Canadian rapper Drake recently made waves in the mainstream culture and Bitcoin worlds by sharing a clip from Michael Saylor’s CNBC interview on his Instagram account. The post, originally shared by the account bitcoin_memes_daily, reached Drake's audience of over 146 million followers.
In the caption “Michael Saylor on Bitcoin,” Drake highlighted a segment of Saylor’s interview discussing BTC’s superiority over gold as a store of value and its potential to transform the asset landscape.
One key moment highlighted by Drake was Saylor's response to a question about BTC’s role as a currency, where he stated, “It doesn’t have to be a currency. Nobody is trying to buy a cup of coffee with their fraction of a building on 5th Avenue.”
Drake has shown previous interest in crypto, serving as an ambassador for the crypto gambling site Stake. He has been seen placing bets using Bitcoin for major events, including the 2024 Super Bowl. Drake famously bet $1.15 million BTC on the Kansas City Chiefs for Super Bowl LVIII, winning about $2.3 million.
Recently, Drake bet $615,000 in BTC on boxer Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou via Stake.com. Joshua's victory resulted in another win for Drake's BTC bet.
In addition to Drake's endorsement, Saylor’s interview contained insights into Bitcoin's future. He described Bitcoin as “at least digital gold” and predicted it would "eat gold." Saylor emphasized Bitcoin's advantages over gold and its potential to redirect capital towards digital solutions.
Saylor also discussed Bitcoin’s halving event and its role in adjusting price to meet investor demand. He expressed strong faith in Bitcoin as an investment, stating, “Bitcoin was a better investment at $17,000 than it was at $65,000.”
Saylor’s remarks reflect a growing enthusiasm for Bitcoin's potential and its impact on the global economy.