Buffett Bitcoin Investment Could Have Yielded $850M in 2025

Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway, has been holding on to over $100 billion as of June 2025. But here’s the deal: Cointelegraph pointed out that if just 5% of that money had gone into Bitcoin at the start of the year, it could have earned about $850 million in profit by August. 

This “what-if” scenario is making waves across both crypto and traditional finance circles.

Buffett’s Cautious Style vs Bitcoin’s Bold Growth

Warren Buffett is known for his careful, long-term approach to investing. He prefers companies with strong cash flow and predictable value. So far, that approach has worked well for him.

But things are changing fast in the financial world. Bitcoin, once considered risky and strange, is now becoming part of serious investment conversations.

Many big firms are already making the leap. BlackRock, Fidelity, and other institutions have invested in Bitcoin — either directly or through new Bitcoin ETFs. These funds offer a safer way for traditional investors to get into crypto.

A 5% Investment Could Have Made $850 Million

Let’s break it down. If Berkshire Hathaway had put just 5% of its cash — about $5 billion — into Bitcoin in early January 2025, the return by August would be around 17%. That means a gain of $850 million in just eight months.

That’s a big difference compared to the low returns on Treasury bonds or bank savings.

Why Buffett Still Avoids Crypto

Even with numbers like that, Buffett still avoids Bitcoin. He once called it “rat poison squared.” He believes it has no real value and produces nothing.

His partner, Charlie Munger, agreed. He said crypto encourages bad habits and adds no value to society. For Buffett, if an investment doesn’t produce income or have clear value, it’s not worth holding.

This belief is why Berkshire hasn’t touched Bitcoin — not even a little.

A Missed Chance or a Smart Move?

Some say Buffett missed out on easy gains. Others say he’s simply sticking to what he knows best.

Holding large amounts of cash gives Berkshire the power to move fast when the market drops. Buffett often uses this cash to buy undervalued companies when others panic.

Still, with so many major institutions joining the crypto space, the gap between traditional investing and digital assets is shrinking.

Final Thoughts

The Cointelegraph report isn’t saying Buffett should have bought Bitcoin. But it does show the growing cost of ignoring digital assets.

As more investors turn to crypto, even conservative giants like Berkshire may need to rethink their stance — maybe not out of belief, but out of market pressure.

Whether that day comes or not, one thing is clear: Bitcoin is no longer something only tech geeks care about. It’s becoming part of the bigger financial picture — and fast.