Bill Gates says he doesn’t own cryptocurrency and has no plans to buy bitcoin in the near future

Bill Gates, an American programmer and entrepreneur, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, said that he does not invest in cryptocurrencies. He stated that he likes to invest in things that provide «valuable returns,» claiming that digital assets do not meet these requirements. Gates was asked about cryptocurrencies during an AMA session on Reddit.

In early 2021, Gates said that digital currencies would eventually become the mainstream payment method. Nevertheless, he maintains a «neutral view» of bitcoin, saying that despite the promise of digital payments, he prefers to invest in things that have «real value.»

Soon after, he warned people to be very careful when investing in BTC, as they could suffer serious financial losses. He also advised anyone with less money than Elon Musk to dive into the digital asset universe «cautiously.»