Bitcoin vs. Gold vs. MSTR: My Raw, Unfiltered Take
- Silivere Bakomeza
- 6 days ago
- 5 min read
Written by Silivere Bakomeza, Founder of BakoInvest
No fluff. No filters. Just the truth.
This is the version of the conversation I’d have if we were sitting across from each other in a small, quiet coffee shop. You ask me why I’m investing in MicroStrategy ($MSTR), and I give you the real answer—not the polished version for Google or social media.
I’m not here to hype Bitcoin. I’m not here to bash gold.
I’m here to explain why I looked at all three—Bitcoin, gold, and MSTR—and chose one as the foundation for my long-term wealth.
Let’s break it down.
The Store of Value Problem
For years, gold was the gold standard—literally.
It was how kings held power, how countries backed currencies, how families stored wealth for generations. It didn’t rust. It didn’t disappear. It wasn’t paper.
But then came the internet, the fiat era, inflation, and a financial system that increasingly relies on printing, bailing out, and kicking the can down the road.
People started asking:
“Is gold still the best store of value?”
That’s when Bitcoin came into the picture. And I won’t lie—Bitcoin makes a strong case. But it still didn’t become my top choice. I’ll tell you why in a second.
Why I Respect Bitcoin (But Didn’t Pick It)
Bitcoin is brilliant in theory and in code.
It’s scarce: 21 million coins max
It’s decentralized: No government can shut it off
It’s borderless: You can send millions across the world in minutes
It’s durable: Your private key = your ownership
Bitcoin is gold for the internet age.
And that’s why I respect it. That’s why MicroStrategy owns over 555,450 BTC as of this writing.
But here’s the key:
I didn’t buy Bitcoin directly. I bought MSTR.
Why?
Because I believe in owning the public company that sits on one of the largest Bitcoin treasuries in the world…
…and is still buying more.
Let’s walk through that logic.
Gold: What It Was, What It’s Not Anymore
Gold is still valuable.
It’s a physical hedge. It has history. It has psychological weight.
But for me, gold has three major problems:
1. It’s heavy, expensive to store, and not mobile.
In a digital world, that’s a huge friction point. I can’t carry $100,000 worth of gold through an airport.
2. It doesn’t generate yield or cash flow.
It just sits there. That might preserve value—but it doesn’t build wealth. I’m not trying to stay the same. I’m trying to grow.
3. It doesn’t scale with innovation.
Gold has been the same asset for centuries. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has layer-2 solutions, new wallets, institutional growth, ETFs, and real community momentum.
So gold is stable—but it’s slow.
That might be fine for some people, but I want to run.
Why I Chose MSTR Instead
Let me be clear: I believe in Bitcoin’s long-term value.
But I also believe ownership structure matters.
When I look at MicroStrategy, I don’t just see a stock—I see:
A publicly traded Bitcoin vault
An experienced, mission-driven CEO (Michael Saylor)
A balance sheet engineered for asymmetric upside
A tax-advantaged, compliant way to ride Bitcoin’s performance through a company structure
A real business that still earns revenue from software
That combination? It’s rare.
I get exposure to Bitcoin without:
Custody risk
Cold wallets
KYC headaches
Hype-driven volatility
Instead, I get a leveraged vehicle with:
Institutional backing
Daily liquidity
A proven track record of accumulating BTC even during bear markets
And as someone who’s building wealth while still driving a bus full-time, I need a system that works without the emotional highs and lows of the crypto market.
That’s what MSTR gives me.
Why I Don’t Own Bitcoin Directly Right Now
People ask me all the time:
“Why don’t you just own the Bitcoin directly?”
Here’s my honest answer:
I used to.
I owned Bitcoin during its big 2020 run-up. I made money. But I also held too long, sold too late, and panicked when the crash came.
I realized I needed something different.
So instead of trading the asset, I chose to own the conviction vehicle: MicroStrategy.
MSTR is the bridge between old finance and new digital value.
It gives me peace of mind, while still being exposed to Bitcoin’s upside.
What I Like About MSTR That BTC and Gold Don’t Offer
Let’s be brutally clear.
Bitcoin is powerful—but emotionally unstable.
You’ll wake up and it’s up 15%. The next day? Down 20%.
You have to be mentally strong to ride that daily.
Gold is stable—but doesn’t scale.
It just sits there. Fine if you want preservation. Not great if you want wealth expansion.
MSTR is the middle ground.
I get Bitcoin exposure.
I get a corporate structure.
I get long-term upside.
I get a CEO who has more conviction than anyone on Wall Street.
I get liquidity, compliance, and tax reporting without the crypto learning curve.
That’s why it fits me.
And if you’re someone who’s serious about building wealth without living on a trading app, this strategy might make sense for you too.
But Let’s Be Real: There’s Risk
I’m not here to pretend it’s all upside.
Yes, MSTR is tied to Bitcoin’s price.
Yes, it’s volatile.
Yes, it could drop hard if Bitcoin crashes again.
But that’s why I invest $50 a day, every single market day.
No lump sum (only if it makes sense). No timing. No stress. Just consistency.
I’m treating this like a 20-year case study.
And I’m documenting every share I buy on BakoInvest.com.
This isn’t about hype. It’s about legacy.
Final Breakdown: BTC vs. Gold vs. MSTR
Scarcity
Gold: High
Bitcoin: Fixed (21M max)
MSTR: Indirect (via BTC held)
Storage & Access
Gold: Physical
Bitcoin: Digital wallet
MSTR: Brokerage account
Volatility
Gold: Low
Bitcoin: High
MSTR: High
Growth Potential
Gold: Low
Bitcoin: High
MSTR: Very high (with leverage)
Yield / Cash Flow
Gold: None
Bitcoin: None
MSTR: Possible (if company profits)
CEO / Leadership
Gold: None
Bitcoin: Community-led
MSTR: Michael Saylor
Tax Reporting
Gold: Manual
Bitcoin: Complex
MSTR: Simplified (1099 from broker)
Emotional Simplicity
Gold: Medium
Bitcoin: Hard
MSTR: Easier than BTC
My Final Word? Pick Your Vehicle—Then Stick with It
This isn’t about me convincing you to buy what I’m buying.
It’s about you seeing how I think through these decisions.
I didn’t pick MSTR because it was trendy.
I picked it because I’m trying to escape the noise and build something real.
If you prefer Bitcoin directly, cool.
If you want the old-school safety of gold, I get it.
But I want leverage. I want a story. I want a CEO who speaks like a general.
And I want my portfolio to mirror my conviction.
That’s why I buy $MSTR every single weekday.
Follow the Journey
I’m not selling you a course. I’m not promising overnight wealth.
But if you want to watch someone build a real portfolio—one share at a time, one day at a time—follow along:
(Updated weekly.)
And if you’re not ready for MSTR yet, start somewhere simple:
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