Bitcoin Predicted to Surpass Gold by 2035, Says Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, believes Bitcoin is on track to overtake gold’s market capitalization by 2035, expressing full confidence that the world’s leading cryptocurrency will become a larger and more valuable asset class within the next decade. In a recent Yahoo Finance interview, Saylor described Bitcoin as the centerpiece of a “digital gold rush,” noting its expanding global influence, increasing adoption, and unmatched scarcity.

According to Saylor, 2035 marks a pivotal milestone because miners will have produced 99% of Bitcoin’s total supply. He referred to the year as the “0.99 year,” emphasizing that the remaining 1% of Bitcoin will be gradually mined over the next century. This slow issuance, he said, reinforces Bitcoin’s scarcity and strengthens its long-term value thesis. Saylor added that market sentiment continues to shift toward accepting Bitcoin as the digital equivalent of gold, driven by its fixed supply and decentralized design.

Saylor’s view echoes comments from Binance founder CZ, who also predicted that Bitcoin would eventually surpass gold, although he avoided giving a specific timeline. Their shared perspective highlights growing confidence among industry leaders in Bitcoin’s future dominance as a store of value.

The longstanding Bitcoin-versus-gold rivalry has recently intensified, fueled by public debates between CZ and well-known gold advocate Peter Schiff. Schiff, a consistent critic of Bitcoin, has challenged CZ to a direct debate on the merits of Bitcoin compared to gold. In response, Binance announced that its December 2025 Blockchain Week in Dubai will host a high-profile showdown titled “BTC vs Tokenized Gold,” featuring both personalities. The debate is expected to examine which asset offers a stronger future and has already generated significant buzz across the crypto community.

This renewed spotlight aligns closely with Saylor’s bold projection, reinforcing broader industry sentiment that Bitcoin’s scarcity, adoption curve, and digital advantages could position it to outshine gold in the years ahead.