Berkshire’s $382B Cash Hoard Opens Door to Crypto Bets After Buffett Retirement
Warren Buffett’s retirement at 95 leaves Berkshire Hathaway holding an extraordinary $382 billion in cash, a position that could push the conglomerate into uncharted investment territory. Buffett long resisted direct crypto exposure; his departure increases the chance that successors or the board will deploy part of the cash into digital assets, infrastructure, or equity stakes in crypto firms. Such a shift would matter for markets: meaningful capital from a company of this size could accelerate institutional adoption, lift valuations of major tokens and infrastructure providers, and attract fresh regulatory scrutiny. That said, any move will depend on internal governance, risk appetite, and timing — so while the headline is bullish for crypto sentiment, investors should watch for concrete allocation signals rather than assume immediate large-scale purchases.