Warren Buffett | Crypto

Buffett called the recent US stock market dip “nothing” versus past 50% crashes, signaling more downside for risk assets like Bitcoin in 2026. Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, revealed on CNBC this week that his firm purchased approximately $17 billion in US Treasury bills at the latest auction. Is a stock market crash coming and what does it mean for Bitcoin (BTC)? Key takeaways: Berkshire held $373 billion in cash or cash equivalents as of 2025’s close, more than double the levels in 2023. Read more

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway seems to be increasingly fearful as others become greedy, which has historically preceded big crashes in the stock market. Key takeaways: Buffett’s growing cash appetite has historically preceded stock market crashes. A potential Nasdaq downturn will likely pull down Bitcoin, too. Read more

The “Oracle of Omaha” also exited Citigroup and slashed Berkshire’s Bank of America holdings, offloading more than $2.1 billion in financial stocks. Key takeaways: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway earned $250 million from its complete exit from crypto-friendly Nubank. The decision to divest didn’t appear to be performance-based; Nu Holdings posted record profits in 2024 and Q1 2025. Read more

Buffett said he was confident that Berkshire Hathaway's board would "unanimously" approve his successor as CEO of the investment company. Warren Buffett, the CEO of publicly traded investment company Berkshire Hathaway, announced at the company's annual shareholder meeting that he will step down by the end of 2025, and his chosen successor will take over as CEO, pending approval from Berkshire's board of directors. According to CNBC, Buffett reiterated that Greg Abel, the company's vice chairman of non-insurance operations, who was previously named by Buffett as his successor, will take over. The Berkshire founder announced: Buffett added that he would stay at the company in an advisory role "but the final word would be what Greg decided," the CEO said. Buffett's decision to step down as CEO comes at a time when Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on cash reserves of roughly $348 billion. Read more