Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has reclaimed billionaire status following a significant surge in Ethereum’s market value. Buterin’s net worth is currently estimated at $1.045 billion, primarily derived from his Ethereum holdings and supplementary assets.
The cryptocurrency’s price rose nearly 20% over the past week, elevating Ethereum’s market capitalization to $513 billion. This positions the asset just 12.8% below its historic peak valuation.
Analysis suggests Buterin maintains approximately 240,042 ETH, valued at $1.03 billion. The recent performance ranks Ethereum among the top weekly performers in the cryptocurrency sector’s top 15 assets by market cap.
Growing institutional recognition of Ethereum’s potential to serve as foundational infrastructure for decentralized finance and tokenized assets contributed to the rally. Experts highlight its expanding role in portfolios seeking exposure to blockchain-based financial systems.