Michael Saylor’s 21 Bitcoin HODL Rules

Understanding and Investing in Bitcoin

  • Rule 1: Understand or Criticize

    • Understand Bitcoin’s potential to see the paradigm shift.
  • Rule 2: Skepticism to Advocacy

    • Don’t dismiss Bitcoin; its resilience and potential are evident.
  • Rule 3: Never Stop Learning

    • Bitcoin is complex and constantly evolving.
  • Rule 4: Non-Geopolitical Store of Wealth

    • Bitcoin is a stable asset in times of upheaval.
  • Rule 5: Equal Opportunity

    • Bitcoin is a fair and transparent financial instrument.
  • Rule 6: Wear the Armor

    • Invest substantially in Bitcoin to protect your financial future.
  • Rule 7: Ownership without Third Parties

    • Your Bitcoin keys are your wealth.
  • Rule 8: Everyone Gets Bitcoin at Their Deserved Price

    • Don’t wait for a crash; Bitcoin will rise.
  • Rule 9: Invest Wisely

    • Only invest what you can afford to lose.
  • Rule 10: Transcend the Matrix

    • Bitcoin liberates from traditional financial systems.
  • Rule 11: Corporate Stability

    • Bitcoin can significantly impact corporate finance.

  • Rule 12: Conservative Growth

    • Project a 24% compound annual growth rate.
  • Rule 13: Cure for Economic Illness

    • Bitcoin is a revolutionary technology that updates outdated practices.
  • Rule 14: Be for Bitcoin, Not Against Fiat

    • Build a new system rather than opposing the old.
  • Rule 15: Bitcoin for Everyone

    • Digital capital could represent half of all value in the future.
  • Rule 16: Think in Bitcoin

    • View future technologies through the lens of Bitcoin.
  • Rule 17: Bitcoin Changes You

    • Bitcoin challenges our approach to money and value.
  • Rule 18: Laser Eyes

    • Focus on the long-term potential and avoid distractions.
  • Rule 19: Respect Bitcoin

    • Don’t underestimate Bitcoin’s impact.
  • Rule 20: Don’t Sell Your Bitcoin

    • Bitcoin is a foundational asset for financial security.
  • Rule 21: Spread Bitcoin with Love

    • Promote Bitcoin with patience and kindness.