5 People Who Got Rich With Crypto Trading

Jim Haastrup
3 Min Read

Cryptocurrencies have been around a while now, and during this time, many have become wealthy by trading them. This blog post will list some of the most famous people who got rich from crypto trading. These individuals range from early adopters of Bitcoin to hedge fund managers who specialize in digital currencies. So without further ado, let’s get started!

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Satoshi Nakamoto

Satoshi Nakamoto is the name used by the person or group of people who created Bitcoin. Nakamoto is believed to be a pseudonym, and his/her true identity remains unknown. In 2010, Nakamoto mined about one million bitcoins, which would be worth over $19 billion today.

Tim Draper

Tim Draper is a venture capitalist who was an early investor in Tesla, Skype, and Hotmail. He also became interested in Bitcoin in 2013 and bought 30,000 bitcoins for $600 each. At current prices, those bitcoins are worth over $220 million.

Bobby Lee

Bobby Lee is the co-founder of BTCC (formerly known as BTC China), one of the largest Bitcoin exchanges in the world. Lee was an early adopter of Bitcoin and began trading in 2011. He is now a multi-millionaire, thanks to his successful crypto trading ventures.

Charlie Shrem

Charlie Shrem is a well-known figure in the Bitcoin community. He was one of the first people to start using Bitcoin for transactions, and he also founded the BitInstant bitcoin exchange. In 2015, Shrem was sentenced to two years in prison for involvement in money laundering activities related to Silk Road, an online marketplace that used Bitcoin as its currency.

Dan Morehead

Dan Morehead is the founder and CEO of Pantera Capital, a hedge fund that specializes in digital currencies. Morehead has been involved in crypto trading since 2013 and has made millions by trading them successfully.

These are just a few of the many people who became rich by crypto trading. As the market grows, more and more people are likely to get wealthy from this exciting new asset class. Stay tuned for future updates!

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Jim Haastrup is a blockchain and technical writer at Voice of Crypto, where he covers cryptocurrency, NFTs, DeFi, GameFi, and the Metaverse. Before joining Voice of Crypto in 2022, he spent over three years as a senior technical writer across multiple blockchain projects, including Hashtoken, Naxar, and Bino, where he specialized in whitepapers, technical documentation, and content strategy for decentralized finance applications. Jim began his career as a junior technical writer at RM in Canada before advancing to lead technical writing roles at Bulltoken, a cryptocurrency crowdfunding platform in Norway. Throughout his career, he has authored more than 800 articles and collaborated with development teams to translate complex blockchain protocols into accessible content for diverse audiences including developers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. His work spans ICO/STO/IDO research and analysis, cryptocurrency market trend forecasting, and social media management for crypto brands. Jim has helped numerous startups build their online presence through strategic content marketing, technical whitepapers, and pitch deck development. Jim graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering in 2021. Disclosure: No significant crypto holdings.