Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Could Turn ‘Boring’ as Institutional Demand Rises

Bitcoin’s future may look far less thrilling for retail traders as institutional investors ramp up their exposure, according to Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor. Speaking on the Coin Stories podcast, Saylor said the entry of mega institutions will naturally bring down Bitcoin’s extreme price swings, a shift that could make the market feel “boring” to longtime traders.

“You want the volatility to decrease so the mega institutions feel comfortable entering the space and size,” Saylor explained. But he acknowledged the trade-off: “If the volatility decreases, it is going to be boring for a while, and because it’s boring, people’s adrenaline rush is going to drop.”

The comments arrive as Bitcoin struggles to build momentum after hitting an all-time high of $124,100 on August 14. Nearly a month later, the price hovered around $115,760, showing little movement despite the Federal Reserve’s September 17 rate cut. Analysts believe further cuts could reignite a rally, though opinions remain sharply divided.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could soar to $250,000 by year-end, while others see a more conservative $150,000. Some, like analyst PlanC, doubt the peak will come this year at all. On the flip side, Benjamin Cowen warns a 70% correction could follow the eventual top.

Saylor emphasized that Bitcoin is still in its “growing stage,” calling this decade the digital gold rush. He believes the years between 2025 and 2035 will bring an explosion of new products, business models, fortunes, and inevitable mistakes.

Currently, publicly listed companies hold nearly $118 billion worth of Bitcoin on their balance sheets, underscoring just how far institutional adoption has already come.