🚀 Vitalik Buterin Regains “On-Chain Billionaire” Status as Ether Surges Past $4.2K

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again reclaimed his spot among the crypto elite, crossing the billion-dollar net worth mark after Ether’s latest rally pushed prices above $4,200.

📈 Ether’s Strong Rally Fuels Buterin’s Wealth

According to blockchain intelligence platform Arkham, Buterin’s wallet now holds approximately 240,042 ETH, alongside smaller holdings in projects like Aave Ethereum (AETHWETH), WhiteRock (WHITE), Moo Deng (MOODENG), and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH).

Current portfolio value: $1.04 billion

Ether price at publication: $4,244 (after peaking at $4,332)

The recent push past $4,000 marks Ether’s highest price since December 2024, igniting optimism among traders aiming for new all-time highs.

⚡ Traders Eye $4,500 — Short Squeeze in Sight

Market sentiment is heating up:

Crypto trader Ted predicts new ATHs “in just a matter of days.”

CoinGlass data shows a jump to $4,500 could liquidate $1.35B in short positions.

ETFs are showing strong inflows — $461M for ETH versus $404M for BTC in a single day.

📊 Ether ETF Momentum Grows

Over the past 5 trading days:

US Spot ETH ETFs: $326.6M net inflows

Bitcoin ETFs: $253.2M net inflows
This shift highlights growing institutional interest in Ethereum over Bitcoin.

🏆 Buterin’s Billionaire Journey

May 2021: Became a billionaire at age 27 when ETH first crossed $3,000.

October 2018: Held less than 0.9% of ETH’s supply and had “never come close” to $1B.
Today’s milestone reaffirms his influence as one of crypto’s most impactful builders.

⚠️ Buterin’s Caution on ETH Treasuries

While bullish on Ethereum’s future, Buterin warned against overleveraged ETH treasuries, stating:

> “If you woke me up three years from now and told me that treasuries led to the downfall of ETH… my guess would be that they turned it into an overleveraged game.”

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💡 Outlook: With Ether’s price momentum, ETF inflows, and growing institutional demand, Ethereum could be on the brink of challenging its November 2021 ATH of $4,878 — possibly sooner than many expect.
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