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Why I Buy MicroStrategy Not Bitcoin or Gold

  • Writer: Silivere Bakomeza
    Silivere Bakomeza
  • Jun 24
  • 4 min read

Most People Run to Bitcoin or Gold When They’re Scared


When inflation spikes, banks fail, or the government prints money like toilet paper, everyone becomes an “expert” on safe havens. You’ll hear:


“Gold has survived for 5,000 years.”

“Bitcoin is digital gold. Better. Faster. Scarcer.”


I believed that too. Until I stopped thinking like everyone else.

MicroStrategy asset standing strong while Bitcoin and gold fade — symbolizing conviction over fear.
Most people run to Bitcoin or gold when they’re scared. I chose structure. I chose MicroStrategy.

Because for all the hype around Bitcoin and gold, I found something better. Something that gave me exposure to Bitcoin’s upside with structure, leverage, and leadership behind it.


That something is MicroStrategy.


And I’m not just a fan of the stock. I buy it every single market day. Rain or shine, up or down, I put $50 into MSTR. This post explains why I stopped stacking Bitcoin and holding gold — and why I believe MicroStrategy is the smartest asymmetric bet for long-term wealth.


Want to understand the system behind that habit?



What Most People Miss About Bitcoin and Gold


Bitcoin is revolutionary. Gold is historic. But neither of them builds wealth by themselves.


They sit.

They wait.

They hold value, but they don’t create it.


Most people treat them like magic amulets. “If I just hold this coin, I’ll be safe.” But wealth isn’t about safety blankets. It’s about productive systems.


Let’s be honest:


  • Gold doesn’t produce cash flow

  • Bitcoin doesn’t pay dividends

  • Neither adapts nor compounds without emotional discipline


And when you look at how they perform during actual crises? Mixed results. Gold has long periods of stagnation. Bitcoin has 80 percent drawdowns. They’re volatile, reactive, and unforgiving.


And they both require perfection:


  • Perfect timing

  • Perfect storage

  • Perfect emotional control


That’s too much weight on the investor. So I chose to outsource it to something better.



Why MicroStrategy Is a Leverage Layer on Bitcoin


MicroStrategy isn’t just a software company anymore. It’s become a public-market wrapper around Bitcoin exposure — a vehicle that magnifies BTC’s performance while adding layers of corporate strategy.



MicroStrategy Holds Over 214,000 BTC


Not ETF fluff. Direct ownership. It sits on their balance sheet. Bought in public. Held with conviction.



The Company Uses Corporate Debt to Accumulate More


MicroStrategy borrows at strategic times, often below market interest rates, and uses the proceeds to buy more Bitcoin. That creates a natural leverage layer that individual holders can’t replicate safely.



MSTR Trades Like a Stock


That means no seed phrases. No wallets. No stress. Just click-to-buy exposure through a brokerage account like Robinhood, which I use to automate $50 per day.


So in plain English:


MSTR = Bitcoin + Built-In Leverage + Tax Simplicity + CEO Conviction



What Gold Can’t Do but MicroStrategy Can


Gold doesn’t move. It doesn’t scale. It doesn’t evolve.


If you put $10,000 in gold in 1980, you’d barely beat inflation today. Put the same amount into equities? You’d be a millionaire.


Gold can’t be programmed.

Gold can’t pay you.

Gold can’t build systems around itself.


MicroStrategy, on the other hand, is a live vehicle.


It adapts to markets. It captures upside. It scales with time and conviction.


And unlike gold, it gives you a stake in the future, not just a hedge against fear.



Why I Stopped Owning Bitcoin Directly


I used to DCA into Bitcoin. I used Coinbase when I started and it taught me a lot. But over time, I realized that direct Bitcoin ownership added more noise than clarity.


Here’s why I shifted:


  • Custody is stressful

  • Self-storage is risky

  • Tax tracking is painful

  • Price swings trigger too much emotion


With MicroStrategy, I skip all of that.


I just log into Robinhood, automate $50 a day, and forget about it. I don’t check the price. I don’t think about seed phrases. I don’t track gas fees. I just build.



The Power of CEO Conviction


You don’t just buy a company. You buy the mindset of the leadership.


And Michael Saylor’s mindset is unmatched.


  • He personally owns over 17,000 BTC

  • He turned his company into a Bitcoin balance sheet on purpose

  • He raised billions through debt and equity to buy more Bitcoin


This isn’t marketing. This is alignment.


And when your CEO has more skin in the game than any ETF manager, hedge fund, or newsletter guru, that’s where I want to be.



My Simple System: $50 a Day Into MSTR


I don’t try to time the market.

I don’t chase dips.

I don’t follow influencers or react to fear.


I just do this:


Every market day, $50 goes into MSTR.

No emotion. No opinions. Just execution.


This is powered by Robinhood, where I’ve automated this habit since day one.

And when I have spare change or unexpected cash? I let Acorns round up my purchases and invest it in a passive portfolio.


This system doesn’t make me feel smart.

It makes me feel certain.


If you want to see exactly how it’s working, I publish Weekly MSTR Portfolio Updates on my blog.



What Could Go Wrong and Why I Still Choose It


Let’s be honest. This isn’t risk-free.


  • MSTR is volatile

  • Bitcoin can crash

  • Leverage works both ways

  • Regulation is always looming


But risk isn’t the enemy. Undefined risk is.


I understand the downside. I’ve accepted it. Because the upside is far greater.


Most people spend their lives avoiding risk. I’m spending mine pricing it and choosing the ones with asymmetric reward.


And I believe MicroStrategy offers one of the most asymmetric wealth-building opportunities of our generation.



Closing Thoughts


I don’t hate Bitcoin.

I don’t ignore gold.

I just think there’s a better way.


MicroStrategy gives me:


  • Exposure to Bitcoin

  • A public company structure

  • Leverage built in

  • The vision of a convicted CEO

  • Simplicity in execution

  • And the ability to automate it daily through Robinhood


This is my system. This is how I build.


No guesswork. No hype. Just conviction and time.



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