Key Takeaways
- Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s on-chain portfolio exceeds $1 billion as ETH surges past $4,000.
- His core holdings include 240,042 ETH, along with smaller tokens like AETHWETH and WETH.
- Analysts anticipate continued upward momentum, with short positions at risk and ETF flows favoring ETH.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again reclaimed billionaire status—on-chain—after ETH soared past $4,000. Blockchain firm Arkham estimates his holdings at just over $1.04 billion, driven by Ethereum’s latest rally.
Buterin’s Portfolio Hits $1B+ as ETH Jumps
Arkham reports Buterin owns approximately 240,042 ETH, alongside smaller stakes in tokens like Aave Ethereum (AETHWETH), WhiteRock, Moo Deng, and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH)—valued at about $1.04 billion as of today.
Arkham Intelligence data: Vitalik Buterin
Traders Eye Higher ETH—$4,500 or More?
As ETH slipped to a 6-month high of $4,332 before settling near $4,244, investor optimism is building.
Notably, short sellers stand at risk: a move to $4,500 could trigger nearly $1.35 billion in liquidations. Meanwhile, ETF inflows tilt favorably toward Ethereum — $461M flowed into ETH-based ETFs versus $404M into BTC products yesterday.
Buterin’s Billionaire Journey Revisited
Vitalik first achieved on-chain billionaire status in May 2021 when ETH passed $3,000, backed by a heavy holdings base. At that time, he held approximately 333,500 ETH, valued around $1.03 billion.
Earlier, in 2018, he stated that he never held more than 0.9% of ETH supply and had not approached billionaire net worth.
Final Thoughts
As Ethereum climbs, all eyes are on how high ETH—and the fortunes of its co-founder—will go. Buterin’s regained billionaire status is a vivid indicator: investor confidence in Ethereum remains strong, ETFs amplify inflows, and technical trends point toward further upside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Vitalik a billionaire again?
The ETH rally pushed his on-chain holdings past $1 billion.
Could ETH hit higher milestones?
Traders see targets like $4,500; such a move could trigger massive short squeezes.
What assets make up his portfolio?
Mostly ETH plus smaller quantities of tokens like AETHWETH and WETH.
