World’s richest Bitcoin Crypto holders
These seven figures have become symbols of success in the cryptocurrency world, holding substantial fortunes largely due to their early and significant investments in Bitcoin.
Business: As Bitcoin hits a historic high of $73,000 in March 2024, the world’s wealthiest Bitcoin holders are seeing record valuations of their digital assets. Following a challenging “crypto winter,” the cryptocurrency market has surged 170% in total value over the past year, according to CoinGecko.
Despite the volatility in its price, Bitcoin, launched in 2009, remains a powerful and profitable digital asset. Here is an overview of the seven richest Bitcoin holders in 2024, based on data from Forbes and Investopedia.
Changpeng Zhao, formerly CEO of Binance, holds the top spot as the wealthiest Bitcoin owner with a net worth of $33 billion. Zhao, who left his CEO role at Binance after a guilty plea related to money laundering charges, still holds a substantial stake in Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Zhao initially entered the crypto space by selling his apartment for Bitcoin in 2014. Binance, founded in 2017, today processes billions in daily transactions.
Brian Armstrong follows as the second wealthiest Bitcoin investor with a net worth of $11.2 billion. Armstrong co-founded Coinbase, North America’s largest crypto exchange, in 2013 and currently holds an 18% stake in the company. Since November 2023, Armstrong has sold over $170 million worth of Coinbase stock, according to Forbes.
| Rank | Name | Net Worth | Notable Details |
| 1 | Changpeng Zhao | $33 billion | Founder of Binance, largest crypto exchange |
| 2 | Brian Armstrong | $11.2 billion | Co-founder of Coinbase, holds 18% stake |
| 3 | Giancarlo Devasini | $9.2 billion | Former plastic surgeon, CFO of Tether |
| 4 | Michael Saylor | $4.4 billion | Holds shares in MicroStrategy, owns 17,732 BTC |
| 5 | Jean-Louis van der Velde | $3.9 billion | Former CEO of Tether, 20% stakeholder |
| 6 | Matthew Roszak | $3.1 billion | Early Bitcoin investor, influential in crypto |
| 7 | Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss | $2.7 billion | Early Bitcoin investors, co-founders of Gemini |
Giancarlo Devasini, Tether’s Chief Financial Officer and former plastic surgeon, ranks third with a net worth of $9.2 billion. Devasini’s journey in cryptocurrency began after his retirement from medicine, leading him to a 47% stake in Tether, the largest issuer of stablecoins.
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, has seen the greatest increase in his net worth among the crypto billionaires this year, reaching $4.4 billion. Known for his public advocacy for Bitcoin, Saylor’s MicroStrategy owns around 193,000 bitcoins, with his personal holdings standing at approximately 17,732 BTC as of 2021.
Jean-Louis van der Velde, former CEO of Tether and co-founder of various tech startups in Asia, owns about 20% of Tether, valued at $3.9 billion. Tether’s stablecoin USDT has become a widely used digital asset, bolstering van der Velde’s wealth significantly.
Early Bitcoin investor Matthew Roszak, with a net worth of $3.1 billion, continues to be a prominent figure in the crypto community. His wealth comes from early Bitcoin investments and stakes in various cryptocurrency ventures.
The Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, round out the list with a combined net worth of $2.7 billion. Known for their early bets on Bitcoin, the twins also own 75% of the Gemini crypto exchange, which they founded together in 2013.
These seven figures have become symbols of success in the cryptocurrency world, holding substantial fortunes largely due to their early and significant investments in Bitcoin.
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