Bitcoin experienced a remarkable surge, reaching a new all-time high on Monday, July 14, 2025, with the price hitting US$122,838—approximately Rp2 billion. This marked a nearly 100% increase compared to the same time last year.

In a short span, Bitcoin's market capitalization reached US$2.4 trillion (around Rp39.12 quadrillion), positioning it as the fifth most valuable asset in the world, surpassing Amazon.

This rally occurred amid investor excitement surrounding what the U.S. House Financial Services Committee dubbed "Crypto Week," during which three draft bills aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S. were being debated.

The proposed bills—CLARITY Act, Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and GENIUS Act—are intended to support the pro-growth and pro-business agenda of the current U.S. President, according to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.

This sentiment has significantly boosted returns for Bitcoin holders. The cryptocurrency’s gains outpaced the broader stock market, which is also nearing record highs and has risen nearly 12% over the past year.

Forbes identified several billionaires who greatly benefited from Bitcoin’s rally. Meanwhile, Changpeng Zhao, the wealthiest person in crypto, saw limited gains due to his relatively small direct Bitcoin holdings.

• Michael Saylor | Net Worth: US$11.2 billion | Gain: +US$6.8 billion A well-known Bitcoin bull, Saylor invested heavily via MicroStrategy and personal holdings. MicroStrategy owns 601,550 BTC valued at nearly US$74 billion. Between July 7–13, the company added 4,225 BTC at an average price of US$111,827 per coin. Saylor also personally holds 17,732 BTC purchased in 2020 for US$175 million. His net worth is estimated at US$11.2 billion (approx. Rp182.56 trillion).

• Brian Armstrong | Net Worth: US$16.4 billion | Gain: +US$5.2 billion The Coinbase CEO has been gradually selling his shares under an automated trading plan through 2025, while still holding about 19% of Coinbase stock—which rose alongside Bitcoin’s surge.

• Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss | Net Worth each: US$4.2 billion | Gain: +US$3.7 billion The twins collectively own 28,288 BTC, now valued at around US$3.5 billion. In June, each donated 15.47 BTC to Donald Trump’s campaign as a form of protest against President Biden’s crypto policies.

• Mike Novogratz | Net Worth: US$4.9 billion | Gain: +US$2.4 billion Founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital Holdings, Novogratz was an early Bitcoin investor with a wide crypto portfolio. Galaxy is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. He began acquiring Bitcoin in 2013.

• Fred Ehrsam | Net Worth: US$4.2 billion | Gain: +US$1.1 billion A Coinbase co-founder, Ehrsam now focuses on Paradigm, a crypto investment firm managing over US$8 billion. He retains a 4% stake in Coinbase, which has surged 81% over the past year.

• Tim Draper | Net Worth: US$3.6 billion | Gain: +US$1.6 billion A founding partner of venture firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Draper was an early Bitcoin investor. In 2014, he purchased 29,656 BTC from a U.S. government auction of assets seized from the Silk Road darknet marketplace. Today, that holding is worth over US$3.6 billion.