TLDR
- YoungHoon Kim, who claims the world’s highest IQ of 276, says he has converted all his assets into Bitcoin
- Kim predicts Bitcoin will grow 100 times in the next 10 years, reaching over $10 million per coin
- His IQ claim is disputed by experts as standard tests lose reliability past 160-200, and independent verification is lacking
- Bitcoin was trading around $114,000 when Kim made his statements on social media
- Financial analysts consider the 100x prediction unlikely, with most bullish forecasts projecting 5x to 20x gains
YoungHoon Kim, a South Korean man who claims to hold the world record for highest IQ, has announced he converted all his assets into Bitcoin. Kim made the declaration in posts on X in late September 2025.
JUST IN: World record holder for having the highest IQ says "Bitcoin is the only hope for the future economy. Therefore, I have converted all my assets into Bitcoin." 🙌 pic.twitter.com/vbKE8Q2QW2
— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) September 29, 2025
Kim identifies himself as both a “Grand Master of Memory” and the holder of the highest IQ ever recorded. He stated that Bitcoin is “the only hope for the future economy.”
At the time of his posts, Bitcoin was trading at approximately $114,000. Kim predicts the cryptocurrency will grow at least 100 times within the next decade.
If his forecast proves correct, each Bitcoin would be worth more than $10 million by the mid-2030s. Kim also predicts Bitcoin will become the world’s “ultimate reserve asset.”
He shared a photo of himself meeting Matt Prusak, president of American Bitcoin. The firm has ties to the Trump family.
Questions About Kim’s IQ Claims
Kim claims an IQ score of 276. This number far exceeds the limits of standard psychometric testing scales.
Most IQ tests lose reliability past the 160-200 range. Independent verification of Kim’s claimed score is not available.
Organizations like the GIGA Society and the United Sigma Intelligence Association have supported his record. Kim helped found the United Sigma Intelligence Association himself.
Major psychologists and high-IQ communities have dismissed the figure as implausible. VICE and other media outlets reported difficulty finding credible evidence of Kim’s test results.
Skepticism From Financial Analysts
Financial analysts express caution about Kim’s Bitcoin price prediction. While cryptocurrency adoption has grown in recent years, few institutional projections forecast a 100x increase in the next decade.
Most bullish forecasts from major investment firms project gains of 5x to 20x under favorable conditions. Bitcoin has a current market capitalization of $2.27 trillion.
The cryptocurrency launched in 2009 and remains the world’s largest digital asset. It rose more than 3% in the 24 hours following Kim’s posts.
Kim stated that everything he owns belongs to “Lord Jesus.” He is outspoken about his Christian faith.
In mid-2025, he declared that “Jesus Christ is God, the way and the truth and the life.” His posts blend religious statements with cryptocurrency advocacy.
Kim also praised American Bitcoin, the Trump-linked mining firm. He predicted it will become the world’s largest company by market capitalization.
The U.S. government owns 198,021 Bitcoin worth approximately $22 billion according to BitcoinTreasuries. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March 2025 to create a federal Bitcoin strategic reserve, though no strategic reserve has been established yet.
