MicroStrategy Co-Founder Michael Saylor drew attention on X after responding to YouTube creator MrBeast with a simple message “Buy Bitcoin.” The comment came shortly after Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high of $125,000 on Monday.
Saylor’s message was a response to MrBeast’s, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, concerns about the rise of AI-generated content, writing, “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.”
Saylor’s brief reply quickly gained traction, accumulating more than 79,000 views and sparking conversation about the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital assets, and the future of online creators.
One user ‘loo’, said, “I bet he already owns some and should just call himself Mr. ₿east,” hinting at MrBeast’s known $1.5 million Bitcoin holdings from 2021 and injecting humor into the discourse.
Further, user ‘coinjoined’ added, “Pretty sure he has Bitcoin in self custody, he mentioned his laptop once getting stolen and the thieves overlooked the post it with his seed words,” underscoring a narrative of personal investment and security awareness amid BTC’s $125,000 milestone.
Bitcoin surged past $125,000 earlier in the day, trading at around $124,980. Major exchanges, such as Binance, Bybit, and Coinbase, were between $125,034 and $125,077. But at the time of writing, Bitcoin had fallen to $123,521, marking a 1.34% decline as traders locked in profits.
The interaction also followed ongoing discussions about MrBeast’s alleged $1.28 million ASTER token investment, which he has publicly denied.
While Bitcoin’s price momentum has drawn attention, cryptocurrency investments remain highly volatile and can experience rapid gains or losses. Investors should exercise caution and consider their risk tolerance before buying digital assets.
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