Peter Thiel’s VC firm, Founders Fund, has invested $200 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum prior to the recent bull run in the cryptocurrency market. The firm reportedly made the investment between late summer and early autumn of 2023, with the funds being equally divided between Bitcoin and Ethereum. This investment highlights a renewed interest and engagement from institutional investors in the cryptocurrency market, as well as the growing recognition
Peter Thiel’s VC Firm Paves $200 Million Path to Crypto Success
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