{"id":16189,"date":"2025-03-04T23:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T23:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=16189"},"modified":"2025-03-04T23:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T23:31:40","slug":"mexican-billionaire-reveals-70-exposure-to-bitcoin-and-related-investments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=16189","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Billionaire Reveals 70% Exposure To Bitcoin And Related Investments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>According to a Bloomberg <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-03-04\/ricardo-salinas-pliego-on-elektra-delisting-bitcoin-mexico-tariffs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">report<\/a> published on March 4, Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas has up to 70% exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and related investments. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimates Salinas\u2019 current net worth at approximately $5.8 billion.<\/p>\n<h2>Salinas\u2019 High Bitcoin Exposure<\/h2>\n<p>BTC continues to attract high-net-worth investors, with Mexican business tycoon Ricardo Salinas emerging as one of its most vocal proponents. Salinas recently revealed that nearly all of his wealth is tied up in \u201chard assets\u201d such as Bitcoin and gold. He stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>I\u2019ve got about 70% in Bitcoin-related exposure and 30% in gold and gold miners. I don\u2019t have a single bond and I don\u2019t have any other stocks except my own.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Salinas has gained a substantial following on social media due to his strong pro-Bitcoin stance. His current 70% exposure to BTC and related investments marks a significant increase from the 10% allocation he reported back in 2020, highlighting his deepening conviction in the asset.<\/p>\n<p>In September 2021, Salinas announced plans to make his bank, Banco Azteca, the first in Mexico to accept Bitcoin. At the time, he described BTC as a \u201cgood way to diversify an investment portfolio.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, shortly after his statement, the Bank of Mexico reaffirmed that cryptocurrencies were not recognized as legal tender and prohibited their use within the country\u2019s financial system. As a result, Banco Azteca has yet to integrate BTC into its operations.<\/p>\n<h2>BTC\u2019s Rising Acceptance As A Store Of Value<\/h2>\n<p>While BTC\u2019s widespread use as a currency remains uncertain, its reputation as a store of value continues to strengthen. Countries like El Salvador and Bhutan actively mine and accumulate Bitcoin as part of their financial strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Following US President Donald Trump\u2019s victory in the November 2024 election, the US has <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/trump-crypto-strategic-reserve-with-xrp-sol-and-ada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">begun<\/a> implementing plans to create a strategic crypto reserve. Some experts, however, remain <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/trump-bitcoin-reserve-not-include-altcoins-bitwise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">skeptical<\/a> about the inclusion of altcoins, arguing that Bitcoin is the only digital asset with a proven track record as a store of value.<\/p>\n<p>Several US states are also exploring BTC adoption for treasury management. <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/bitcoin-etfs-in-focus-as-kansas-senator-proposes-up-to-10-pension-fund-allocation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Kansas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/kentucky-becomes-latest-state-to-propose-bitcoin-reserve-bill-key-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Kentucky<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/new-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-bill-ohio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Ohio<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/texas-moves-forward-with-bitcoin-reserve-volatility-be-damned\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Texas<\/a> have introduced legislative measures aimed at incorporating BTC into state treasuries.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-412992 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-10.55.30%E2%80%AFAM.png?resize=980%2C600\" alt=\"bitcoin\" width=\"980\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-10.55.30\u202fAM.png?w=1999 1999w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-10.55.30\u202fAM.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-10.55.30\u202fAM.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-10.55.30\u202fAM.png?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-10.55.30\u202fAM.png?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-10.55.30\u202fAM.png?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-10.55.30\u202fAM.png?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\"><\/p>\n<p>The state of Utah <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/utah-moves-closer-to-bitcoin-reserve-as-bill-advances-to-senate-standing-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">leads<\/a> in terms of progress made regarding the creation of a BTC reserve. In February, Utah\u2019s Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendment Bill cleared its first Senate reading.That said, concerns still persist regarding BTC\u2019s claim as a reliable store of value.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/bitcoin-trading-more-like-a-speculative-asset-than-a-store-of-value-report-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">report<\/a> by crypto exchange Bitfinex, the top cryptocurrency has been increasingly behaving like a speculative asset instead of a conventional store of value. At press time, BTC trades at $82,641, down 8.9% in the past 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-412981 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bitcoin_71ccf9.png?resize=943%2C660\" alt=\"bitcoin\" width=\"943\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bitcoin_71ccf9.png?w=2648 2648w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bitcoin_71ccf9.png?w=600 600w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bitcoin_71ccf9.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bitcoin_71ccf9.png?w=943 943w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bitcoin_71ccf9.png?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bitcoin_71ccf9.png?w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bitcoin_71ccf9.png?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bitcoin_71ccf9.png?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a Bloomberg report published on March 4, Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas has up to 70% exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and related investments. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimates Salinas\u2019 current net worth at approximately $5.8 billion. Salinas\u2019 High Bitcoin Exposure BTC continues to attract high-net-worth investors, with Mexican business tycoon Ricardo Salinas emerging as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-16189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16189","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16189"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16189\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=16189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=16189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}