5 people rich because of bitcoin

Bitcoin is getting more and more famous nowadays, more and more are investing in bitcoin because they see the potential benefits that might be obtained.

There are also many people who have started investing in bitcoin since the price was still low.

Let's take a look at some of the figures who became millionaires because of Bitcoin.

1. Roger Ver

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Was the earliest proponent of Bitcoin and made a fortune due to large investments in Bitcoin-related start-ups.

This investment in Bitcoin has earned him a fortune of up to $ 520 million.

2. Charlie Shrem

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This man is arguably the most influential bitcoin millionaire. He bought bitcoin before the price exploded and managed to get $ 450 million.

In addition, he also founded BitInstant with a portion of his money and assistance from Roger Ver.

3. Dave Carlson

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Is a person who made $ 350 million from mining bitcoin alone.

He started his mining operations in early 2010 seeing the huge potential of bitcoin and founded MegaBigPower to mine coins earning about $ 8 million per month.

4. Jered Kenna

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Is a former US Marine. He bought his first Bitcoin when it was 20 cents per coin, and sold for over $ 200 per coin.

He managed to make a profit of up to $ 300 million. He went on to pioneer an illegal bitcoin mining pool, where individuals could invest anonymously in digital currency.

5. Winklevoss Brothers

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They are the founders of Exchange Gemini. They quickly discovered the potential for bitcoin to buy $ 11 million worth of bitcoin.

They also fund several bitcoin-based companies such as Charlia Shrem's BitInstant. They managed to raise $ 150 million from their bitcoin investment.