Cryptocurrency has grabbed the attention of loads of people because of its instant changing value. It can turn a common man into a millionaire overnight. If money placed at the right time on a right token, the returns can be far ahead of your expectations. Initially, bitcoins and other forms of virtual tokens received a lot of criticism because of its instant ups and downs. Even some countries passed regulations related to the abolition of cryptos and majority of countries have not cleared their status yet.

It requires high forbearance to avoid all such speculations and circumstances and behold your belief in your coin. People who accomplished in doing so are enjoying benefits of the digital economy.

Recently, Forbes announced a list of 19 wealthiest virtual currency holders. The list will appear in Forbes magazine on February 28, 2018, edition. This is the first time ever list of richest people of the digital individual has been calculated.  The estimated holdings are based on the values as locked on January 29,2018, and are post-tax figures.

And here is a compilation of 19 wealthiest crypto holders:

The methodology applied by Forbes to calculate holdings:

Due to cryptos, high volatility characteristic Forbes has presented its figures in ranges. The data is based on estimated holdings after deducting taxable charges. Forbes doesn’t claim the certainty and accuracy of data as proofs of only a few holdings could be found. They further stated the possibility of missing some crypto millionaires and difference in estimation of wealth.

In 1982, Forbes launched the first-ever list of 400 wealthiest Americans with the motive of getting invisible riches into the limelight. This one is another initiative with the same motive.