Vitalik Buterin Becomes Billionaire Again as Ethereum Price Surges

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has reclaimed his billionaire status, rejoining the ranks of those worth over $1 billion. This follows a sharp rise in the ETH price, which surpassed $4,000 on August 10th, 2025, fueled by increased staking activity and a surge in institutional investments. This positive momentum is further underscored by a shift in investor preferences, where Ethereum has become more favored than Bitcoin for institutional investors seeking to leverage ETFs.