DAVINCI Jeremie is one of the world’s most well-known early adopters of Bitcoin – purchasing BTC at $1 and holding it for 7 years before taking any profits.
But what is the story behind Davinci Jeremie and what is his net worth?
Who is Davinci Jeremie?
Davinci Jeremie is a Chilean software developer who predicted the rise of Bitcoin in his YouTube video: Buy $1 of Bitcoin way back in 2013.
Jeremie first spoke about Bitcoin on his YouTube channel in 2011, hailing it “amazing stuff” as he encouraged people to get involved.
Then, in 2013, Davinci pleaded with his viewers to buy Bitcoin for $1.
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In the video, which now has more than 4 million views, Jeremie said: “Look, for the price of a lotto ticket you can hold Bitcoin for 10 years and become a millionaire.
“It’s time you stop living in fear.
“If it goes to zero you lose $1.
“But if I’m right I want all of you to thank me, it will not make me happy if you come back to me in 10 years saying ‘I wish I listened to you back 2011 or 2013’.”
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Jeremie also voiced concerns about the cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox in 2014.
He said: “It is my opinion that you should abandon Mt. Gox.
“I would suggest you move out of it. Do the trade on the day and get out. Do not leave money in there.”
Mt. Gox was a Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange that was responsible for more than 70 per cent of Bitcoin transactions at its peak.
But in 2014, Mt. Gox was hacked and thousands of Bitcoins were stolen forcing the company to file for bankruptcy.
In 2017, Jeremie released another YouTube video where he told holders to take some profits.
Shortly after the video was released, the price of Bitcoin nosedived.
What is Davinci Jeremie’s net worth?
Davinci Jeremie has a net worth of around $10 million and now lives a life of luxury as documented through his Instagram account.
His portfolio, at its peak, held more than 3,000 Bitcoins plus other cryptocurrencies.
Posing with three bikini-clad women on a yacht just off the coast of Mexico, he wrote on Instagram: “A yacht filled with women you know I am down. This was just a taste.”
In another snap, Jeremie can be seen sitting on the bonnet of a Lamborghini, writing in the caption: “When I was in Miami I rented my first lambo.”
Davinci has also boasted about his love for jet-setting in the caption of a picture of him boarding a private plane.
“We like jetting around the world,” he said to his 200,000+ followers.
Adding: “Once you get a taste of a private jet you can not go back. No waiting at customs, no quarantine, no angry lady at check-in counter looking for reasons to not let you board the plane.”