Michael Saylor Urges MrBeast to Buy Bitcoin
MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor responded to YouTube creator MrBeast on X with a simple message: “Buy Bitcoin.” This came shortly after Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new all-time high of $125,000 on Monday.
MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, had expressed concerns about AI-generated content. He wrote, “When AI videos are just as good as normal videos, I wonder what that will do to YouTube and how it will impact the millions of creators currently making content for a living.. scary times.”
Community Reacts to Saylor’s Bitcoin Message
Saylor’s brief reply quickly gained attention. It received over 79,000 views and sparked discussions about AI, digital assets, and the future of online creators.
- User ‘loo’ joked that MrBeast should call himself “Mr. ₿east,” referencing his known $1.5 million Bitcoin holdings from 2021.
- User ‘coinjoined’ noted that MrBeast likely holds Bitcoin in self-custody, mentioning a story about his laptop being stolen but the thieves missing his seed words.
Bitcoin Hits $125,000 Before Slight Pullback
Bitcoin surged past $125,000 earlier in the day, trading near $124,980. Major exchanges like Binance, Bybit, and Coinbase showed prices between $125,034 and $125,077. At the time of writing, Bitcoin had dropped to $123,521, a 1.34% decline as traders took profits.
This interaction followed discussions about MrBeast’s alleged $1.28 million investment in ASTER tokens, which he publicly denied. MrBeast stated, “Never heard of that coin and that’s not my wallet. Also since we’re on the topic I’m never doing a meme coin so don’t get scammed by one pretending to be me.”
While Bitcoin’s price gains attract attention, cryptocurrency investments remain volatile. Investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance before buying digital assets.
