Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s transparent crypto holdings have now exceeded $1 billion, powered by a renewed rally in Ether (ETH).
Key Takeaways
- Arkham Intelligence data reveal Buterin’s Ethereum holdings reaching over 240,000 ETH, bringing his on-chain portfolio to at least $1.02 billion in total.
- Ethereum’s price has surged above $4,200, hitting multi-year highs and reinforcing Buterin’s billionaire on-chain status.
- Significant institutional inflows, ETF activity, and robust network fundamentals are helping drive ETH’s bullish momentum.
Arkham Intelligence, a blockchain analytics firm, revealed that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s visible crypto assets have reached over $1.02 billion, largely derived from holdings of approximately 240,000 ETH. This milestone arrived just after ETH crossed the $4,000 mark for the first time in eight months. Data from Cointelegraph suggests his portfolio valuation may be closer to $1.04 billion as Ether climbed past $4,200.
Photo: Snapshot of Arkham Intelligence’s data of Vitalik Buterin’s crypto assets.
Ethereum Breaks Multi-Year High
ETH recently surged to $4,200, its highest since late 2021, gaining over 20% in the past week. This move has been fueled by institutional demand and positive flows into spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Buterin’s billionaire on-chain status is largely due to his substantial ETH holdings, which remain at 240,000 ETH.
ETH Inflows Outpace Bitcoin
Arkham Intelligence data shows ETH has outpaced Bitcoin in ETF inflows over the past 24 hours, with Ethereum ETFs seeing $461 million in net inflows. Over the last five days, ETH net inflows have reached $326.6 million, compared to Bitcoin’s $253.2 million. Additionally, ETH supply on exchanges continues to drop, pointing to strong long-term accumulation.
Price & Market Impact
As of writing (12:30 PM UTC), Ethereum (ETH) trades around $4,183.9, down about 0.5% in the past 24 hours, with a daily range of $4,168.48 to $4,315.64, according to TradingView.
On a recent Bankless podcast, Buterin cautioned against potential overleveraging risks for Ethereum’s long-term stability:
If you woke me up three years from now and told me that treasuries led to the downfall of ETH, then, of course, my guess for why would basically be that somehow they turned it into an overleveraged game.
What’s Next
ETH’s strength is spotlighting its central role in DeFi, smart contracts, and as a store of value. With accelerating institutional adoption, rising ETF inflows, and shrinking exchange reserves, sentiment remains bullish.
Vitalik Buterin’s on-chain portfolio crossing the $1 billion mark reinforces Ethereum’s current bullish cycle. Traders are now watching for sustained price action or consolidation near $4,400–$4,500 resistance.
Summary
Vitalik Buterin’s visible on-chain portfolio has exceeded $1 billion, driven by Ethereum’s rally past $4,200. Institutional demand, ETF inflows, and decreasing exchange reserves have fueled ETH’s surge, cementing its role as a leading crypto asset.
