Vitalik Buterin Reveals Bitcoin Holds Less Than 10% of His Portfolio

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin Vitalik Buterin Vitalik Buterin is a well-known tech geek, influencer, and computer programmer. To promote the blockchain, he started Bitcoin Magazine and provided blockchain information for cryptocurrency investors. In 2015, he co-founded Ethereum, a blockchain platform that contributed to decentralized finance.   Quick Facts   Full name Vitaly Dmitrievich Buterin Birth 31-01-1994, Kolomna, Russia Education University of Waterloo Wife/Partner To be updated / Not Married Famous for Ethereum, ETH, Blockchain advocate/promoter  Net Worth $1B (refer for real-time)   Buterin recognized the need for decentralized finance and used smart contracts to publish the Ethereum whitepaper.  His contributions paved the way for Ethereum's transition to Proof-of-Stake, which proved to be scalable and effective. Furthermore, he introduced Ether (ETH), the blockchain platform's native coin. A Timeline of Vitalik’s Career Co-founded Bitcoin Magazine (2011) – Established one of the first crypto publications, writing extensively on Bitcoin and blockchain. Authored Ethereum Whitepaper (2013) – Proposed a blockchain with smart contract functionality for decentralized applications (d Apps). Co-founded Ethereum (2015) – Launched Ethereum after a successful $18M ICO, revolutionizing the blockchain ecosystem. Developed Ethereum Virtual Machine (2015–2016) – Created the EVM, enabling developers to build and deploy smart contracts. Worked on Ethereum Scalability (2017–2021) – Contributed to Layer 2 solutions like Rollups, Plasma, and Sharding. Led Ethereum’s Transition to Proof-of-Stake (2018–2022) – Helped develop and implement Ethereum 2.0, merging the Beacon Chain in 2022. Blockchain Research & Cryptography (2016–Present) – Focused on zk-SNARKs, privacy tech, and decentralized governance models. Philanthropy & Crypto Advocacy (2017–Present) – Donated millions in crypto for pandemic relief, AI research, and financial inclusion.   Other Useful links to connect with Vitalik Buterin   Platform Link GitHub https://github.com/vbuterin EntrepreneurCrypto and Blockchain Expert has revealed details about his crypto holdings, drawing interest from the crypto community.

Buterin recently responded to crypto analyst Udi Wertheimer, who suggested that every crypto investor should hold at least 10% Bitcoin. Buterin disagreed, stating that Bitcoin makes up less than 10% of his portfolio, while Ethereum remains his largest investment. He also noted that all non-Ethereum assets combined account for under 10% of his total holdings.

This emphasizes Buterin’s strong focus on Ethereum and his confidence in the network he helped create. Notably, this update coincides with a more than 4% increase in ETH’s price. Analysts believe the recent rise in ETH price is due to large Ethereum whales buying 100,000 ETH during a price dip. These purchases boost positive sentiment, drawing more interest from both institutional and retail investors.

The debate gained traction when crypto influencer DonAlt echoed Wertheimer’s view but turned the argument in favor of Ethereum. He suggested that investors should allocate at least 10% to ETH, ideally making it 70% of their portfolio. This sparked further tension between Bitcoin and Ethereum supporters, with both sides continuing to champion their preferred asset.

Bitwise’s BTC and ETH ETF Move Ahead

Meanwhile, the SEC has granted initial approval to Bitwise Asset Management’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, marking an important step toward its launch. The ETF will track the prices of Bitcoin (83%) and Ethereum (17%), offering investors regulated exposure to both assets.

However, Bitwise still needs the SEC’s final approval on its Form S-1 registration before the fund can go live. Notably, this approval came less than two weeks after the SEC appointed a new crypto-friendly acting chair, signaling a possible shift in regulatory sentiment.

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Bitcoin’s Strong January – Will February Continue the Trend?

Notably, January ranks as the second-best month for Bitcoin (BTC) in the last ten months, trailing only November 2024, which experienced a 37% price increase following President Trump’s election win. January typically sees an average gain of about 4% and has been one of the top-performing months in recent years, with five of the last six Januarys ending in the green. 

Besides, this January has been particularly eventful, with President Donald Trump Donald Trump   Donald J. Trump is a US-based entrepreneur, Pro-crypto Politician, and the 45th and 47th President of the United States of America. He understands the importance and needs of the modern fintech world, and people look up to him as a dominant pro-crypto leader.   Quick Facts   Full name Donald John Trump Birth 14-06-1946, New York, United States Nationality American Education BS from the University of Pennsylvania Known For Businessman, Pro-Crypto Politician   Once doubtful about Bitcoindominance, he said in a tweet in 2019, “I am not a fan of Bitcoin", but now has a significant amount of cryptocurrency holdings in his kitty. He has also signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which highlights his commitment to the future of cryptocurrency.   Donald Trump - Career Highlights & Events   2016 – Elected as the 45th President of the United States from the Republican Party.   2017 – Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, impacting investment environments   2019 – Criticized Bitcoin and Libra on X, dubbing them as "not money"   2024 – Campaign signals potential openness to crypto-friendly reforms   2025 –  Elected as the 47th President of the United States from the Republican Party.   A meme coin, $TRUMP, is associated with Donald Trump, which is listed on the Solana blockchain platform. His family also backs World Liberty Financial (WLF), a crypto venture.     President taking office and implementing several pro-crypto policies. Looking ahead, February has historically been the third-best month for Bitcoin, with an average gain of 16%.

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