Saifedean Ammous calls Bitcoin the top monetary asset as institutional demand rises

- MicroStrategy holds 553,555 BTC as of April 2025 - Bitwise Investor Day highlights Bitcoin's value as sound money [Unblock Media] Bitcoin is solidifying its status as 'sound money,' surpassing its former label as a speculative asset. At the recent Bitwise Investor Day, Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, stated, “Bitcoin is the best monetary asset we’ve ever had. Everybody in the world can save in a form of money that's resistant to inflation.” His remarks align with a tangible shift in institutional behavior. As of April 2025, American firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) holds 553,555 BTC, valued at approximately $37.9 billion. The company is also planning to issue $21 billion in equity to acquire even more Bitcoin. Another example is Cantor Equity Partners, which, following its merger with Twenty One Capital, now holds around 42,000 BTC—making it the third-largest institutional holder globally. Analysts suggest such large-scale acquisitions serve as policy signals and reinforce Bitcoin's liquidity and stability. One reason Bitcoin is gaining attention as sound money is its decentralized design. Transactions are verified by a global network of nodes and recorded on the blockchain—eliminating single points of failure and strengthening security. This contrasts with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which are managed centrally and subject to monetary policy adjustments. Bitcoin, by contrast, has a capped supply of 21 million coins, which cannot be altered—offering built-in protection against inflation. Ammous argues, “Bitcoin is not merely a token but the foundational asset of the future financial system.” The recent approval of multiple Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. has further expanded institutional access. Public and private funds such as Tudor Investment Corp and the Wisconsin Investment Board are increasingly allocating BTC through ETFs. Market analysts interpret this shift not as a passing trend but as a sign of strategic restructuring in the global financial landscape. Unlike gold, Bitcoin’s digital nature enables more efficient asset management and seamless global transfers, further enhancing its appeal.