Major companies explore cryptocurrencies as a way to invest. For Microsoft, Bitcoin was the main topic of discussion during the shareholders’ annual meeting on December 10th.
Does Microsoft accept Bitcoin?
Eventually, Microsoft announced that it wouldn’t accept Bitcoin as a part of the company’s balance sheets. Even though the last couple of weeks have brought BTC into the absolute mainstream, the tech giant decided not to jump onto this wave for now.
The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) had brought this notion to Microsoft. Bitcoin is an essential asset for this think-tank, which focuses on free-market issues.
During its video presentation, the think-tank focused on the potential growth of Bitcoin in the upcoming years, highlighting Microsoft’s duty to provide as profitable solutions for the shareholders as possible. The NCPPR had suggested the allocation of 1% to 5% of Microsoft’s profits into Bitcoin. The recent break of Bitcoin 100k barrier and the well-known admiration of crypto from Donald Trump indicates the further development of this environment. Will the prices go up as well? We’ll see.
Microsoft and Bitcoin: Pros and cons
First and foremost, Bitcoin has been less volatile than other crypto assets for the last couple of months. While multiple assets cannot match the value from March 2024 or autumn 2022, Bitcoin is developing steadily. Even this massive value growth since the U.S. elections has been built on solid foundations.
Major companies such as Microsoft cooperate with the U.S. government. As the administration from January 2025 seems to rely heavily on crypto, tech giants have to be aware of that.
Yet, Bitcoin’s position in the market cannot be compared to Microsoft’s decades of tech development. The Bill Gates gem has been standing as a major U.S. conglomerate for over 50 years, experiencing substantial turbulence, financial crises, and many more. In the case of many rapidly developing companies and even in some countries, FOMO plays an important role in making strategic choices. Here, Microsoft didn’t want to jump that wave without careful consideration.
Microsoft’s shareholders point out that even if Bitcoin is less volatile than before, there is still some risk behind it. As a long-term stabilization strategy, Microsoft stock price relies on multiple factors. Bitcoin might turn out to be a more profitable solution than, for example, bonds, but the risk factor is too significant for the tech giant.
Micheal Saylor’s case study
The NCPPR think-tank points out another example of a company listed at US100 with a substantial investment in Bitcoin. Microstrategy, led by Micheal Saylor, focuses on buying BTC almost as much as developing AI solutions for its clients.
Traders interested in MSTR stock price highlight the correlation between BTC price fluctuations and the company’s value in the market.
Microsoft, Bitcoin – what’s next?
Regarding Microsoft, Bitcoin won’t be a part of the company’s investment portfolio. But it doesn’t mean that other conglomerates won’t choose BTC in the upcoming future.
Amazon may be another example of a NASDAQ component interested in BTC as a part of its investment strategy. The same NCPPR think-tank presented the pros of Bitcoin, highlighting the biggest crypto as the hedge against the inflation rate. Amazon’s next shareholder meeting is planned for April 2025.
