241,700 Crypto Millionaires – and the number is growing daily
Between July 2024 and June 2025, the number of crypto millionaires worldwide increased by around 40 percent to 241,700 people. Bitcoin investors particularly benefited: their number even grew by 70 percent to 145,100. Meanwhile, over 450 people own more than 100 million US dollars in digital assets, 36 are considered crypto billionaires.
Notable: While the number of crypto users increased by only five percent overall, wealth is becoming increasingly concentrated in a small, exclusive group – the digital financial elite.
The Turbo: ETFs, Institutions, and Celebrity Investors
The wealth boom in the crypto market has a clear cause: the entry of institutional investors. Since the approval of US spot Bitcoin ETFs, over 60 billion US dollars have flowed into these products according to data from BTC-ECHO - an increase of almost two-thirds in just twelve months. Ethereum ETFs also recorded a quadrupling of funds.
This makes it clear: Bitcoin is no longer a niche phenomenon but has become part of the regulated financial system.
Prominent names are also involved. According to Bloomberg, Eric Trump has built a fortune of around $548 million through his involvement in American Bitcoin Corp. The mining company has been listed on NASDAQ since 2025 – and symbolizes how political networks, technology, and capital merge in the crypto age.
First Cracks: Whale Sales and Market Cooling
But the shine is beginning to crumble. In September, according to AInvest, the largest whale distribution of the year occurred: Over 100,000 Bitcoin worth 12.7 billion US dollars were withdrawn from large wallets. At the same time, ETF inflows noticeably cooled – a warning signal.
The Fear & Greed Index fell to 25 points, a level that indicates fear in the market. Experts refer to a "de-risking phase," triggered by leveraged liquidations and institutional caution. In short: The market exhales – and with it the hope for an unbridled supercycle.
Between Digital Wealth and Fragile Stability
The crypto boom shows how wealth is redefined in the digital age.
But the foundation remains fragile. The market relies on inflows from institutional investors - if they dry up, the momentum quickly collapses. Bitcoin may develop into the basis of a parallel financial system, but its stability still depends on global liquidity and investor psychology.
Whether the boom of crypto millionaires is the beginning of a new era or just the peak of a cycle remains open. One thing is certain: digital assets create new riches – but not a secure foundation.
