Billionaire Michael Saylor inducted into esteemed Bloomberg 500 club.

Michael Saylor, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, has made a significant return to the world's wealthiest ranks, finding a spot on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Born in 1965 and a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with honors in 1987, Saylor's journey has been a rollercoaster ride, solidifying his image as one of the key players in bitcoin's future.

Saylor's wealth has seen a dramatic increase this year, with his capital growing by over $1 billion. This surge was further boosted by a single-day increase of $167 million. As of May 2025, MicroStrategy controlled over 580,000 Bitcoin tokens, worth approximately $60 billion.

Unlike many of his peers, whose wealth is diversified across various industries, Saylor's capital primarily revolves around a single asset - Bitcoin. In addition to his MicroStrategy shares and personal Bitcoin holdings, he has primarily invested in MicroStrategy's software business, which generates approximately $500 million in cash flow and covers operational costs. Through MicroStrategy, Saylor has also amassed over 500,000 Bitcoin for the company, focusing mainly on additional Bitcoin investments rather than other specific assets or companies outside of MicroStrategy and Bitcoin.

Saylor's prominence extends beyond the financial and crypto circles. He regularly speaks at industry conferences, engages with regulators, and publishes comments on Twitter. His active advocacy for cryptocurrency has made him one of the most vocal public figures in the field.

MicroStrategy's bitcoin strategy has also propelled the company's market capitalization above $100 billion, making it the largest public holder of cryptocurrency. The company's bitcoin holdings make up more than 2% of the fixed supply of bitcoin.

However, Saylor's fortune remains unusually dependent on the volatility of bitcoin. This volatility was evident in 2024 when Saylor saw significant profits from selling MicroStrategy shares, amounting to over $410 million.

As of September 5, 2025, Saylor ranks 491st on the Bloomberg Index with a net worth of $7.37 billion. His inclusion in the Index marks his return to the ranks of the world's wealthiest people after decades of being off the list.

The Bloomberg Index, which tracks the wealth of the world's richest people in real-time, has once again welcomed a new member - Michael Saylor. His story serves as a testament to the potential of Bitcoin and the impact it can have on individuals and companies in the financial world.