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Cathie Wood's $100K Bitcoin Bet Now Worth $25 Million
15 Jul
Summary
- Cathie Wood invested $100,000 in Bitcoin at $250 per coin.
- Her initial 400 Bitcoin are now valued at over $25.2 million.
- Bitcoin is currently in a bear market amidst rising yields and outflows.
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood revealed her substantial personal investment in Bitcoin, detailing a $100,000 purchase made when the cryptocurrency was priced at around $250 per coin. This early investment, made after reading the Satoshi white paper, secured 400 Bitcoin for Wood.
As of July 15, 2026, these 400 Bitcoin are now worth over $25.2 million, marking a remarkable return exceeding 25,000 percent. This achievement occurred even as Bitcoin experienced a bear market, driven by rising Treasury yields, a hawkish Federal Reserve, geopolitical tensions, and sustained ETF outflows totaling $4.3 billion since June.
Wood has held onto her Bitcoin, enduring significant drawdowns and market crashes, a testament to her conviction. She maintains optimistic long-term price targets, with a base case of $1.5 million and a bull case of $3.8 million per Bitcoin by 2030. If her bull case materializes, her initial $100,000 investment could potentially reach $1.52 billion.
