Forbes estimates place Binance founder Changpeng Zhao's net worth at about $110 billion as of March 10, putting him ahead of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The figure largely reflects his stake in Binance and crypto market gains.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao now has a $110 billion fortune, placing him 17th on Forbes' 2026 Billionaires list and surpassing Bill Gates. The rise comes about 17 months after his release from a federal prison in California.