This young entrepreneur, referred to by Forbes as the "crypto billionaire who helped the Trump family earn $400 million," showcases the innovative spirit and global vision of blockchain leaders to the world with his unique personal style and industry influence.
On March 28, 2025, Beijing time, the blockchain industry witnessed a landmark moment—TRON founder and Huobi HTX global advisor Justin Sun graced the cover of Forbes English edition, becoming the second Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover after Jack Ma, and the fourth in the crypto exchange sector following CZ, SBF, and Brian Armstrong. This young entrepreneur, dubbed by Forbes as the "crypto billionaire who helped the Trump family earn $400 million," demonstrates the innovative spirit and global vision of blockchain leaders to the world with his unique personal style and industry influence.
From "Rebel" to Industry Leader: The Rise of Justin Sun's Crypto Empire
In the Forbes cover story, the journalist portrayed Justin Sun as a figure "combining youthfulness, controversy, and a billionaire's fortune." Born in 1990, this entrepreneur has been known for his bold attempts since entering the blockchain field. "In my twenties, I just wanted to try everything possible—why not?" Justin Sun's confession aptly summarizes his keen sense of technological transformation and proactive approach.
Over the past decade, Justin Sun has built a crypto ecosystem spanning underlying public chains, payment networks, exchanges, and decentralized finance (DeFi). His creation, TRON, has become one of the fastest-growing blockchain networks globally, with a user base exceeding 300 million and daily transactions surpassing 10 million, consistently ranking among the top three in the industry. This achievement validates the feasibility of his "global payment system" vision, marking a critical leap from concept validation to large-scale application of blockchain technology.
As a global advisor for Huobi HTX, under his leadership, Huobi HTX was recently included in Forbes' list of "The Most Trusted Crypto Exchanges of 2025." The platform's compliance construction, asset security, and user experience have continuously improved, becoming a benchmark case for the integration of traditional finance and the crypto world. Meanwhile, the synergy between TRON and Huobi HTX, led by Justin Sun, has significantly promoted the efficient integration of industry resources through technological interconnectivity and ecological collaboration.
The Significance of the Forbes Cover: From Visionary Insight to Global Leadership
Justin Sun's appearance on the cover carries profound significance. He is the second Chinese entrepreneur to grace the cover of Forbes English edition after Alibaba founder Jack Ma, and the fourth in the crypto exchange sector following Binance's Zhao Changpeng (CZ), FTX founder SBF (Sam Bankman-Fried), and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Regarding this cover feature, Justin Sun stated on X platform, "From a dream-chasing entrepreneur to a globally influential leader, I am honored to be recognized by Forbes as the 'crypto billionaire pioneer.'"
Earlier, in the Forbes Portugal edition's list of "40 Blockchain Entrepreneurs to Watch," Justin Sun ranked second, becoming the only Chinese entrepreneur in the top three, following Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. This ranking set a historical high for Chinese entrepreneurs in global blockchain top lists. Forbes noted that Justin Sun has been featured multiple times in various lists, including Forbes' "30 Under 30 Asia," and is a passionate enthusiast of art collection, video games, investment, charity, and space exploration. By the end of 2024, Justin Sun was appointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Liberland, aiming to reshape the totem of the crypto world with the spirit of freedom and innovation.
Breaking Barriers and Industry Mission: From the Trump Family to Technological Inclusivity
The title of the Forbes cover story directly points to Justin Sun's most impactful collaboration in recent years—the project with the Trump family that generated over $400 million for them. It is reported that Justin Sun invested $75 million in the Trump family's cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), becoming the largest investor in the project. This not only exemplifies the integration of crypto technology with mainstream business but also showcases Justin Sun's forward-looking layout in market trends: by integrating blockchain technology into cultural IP, social communication, and asset digitization scenarios, he promotes the crypto economy from "niche geeks" to "mass inclusivity."
In the face of the cyclical fluctuations and trust crises experienced by the crypto industry, Justin Sun emphasized in a Forbes interview, "True innovators must adhere to long-termism." Under his leadership, TRON and Huobi HTX have always regarded compliance and transparency as the foundation of development, promoting industry maturity through open-source technology, community governance, and ecological cooperation.
Justin Sun's appearance on the Forbes cover marks a highlight of personal achievement and symbolizes the mainstream emergence of innovative forces in the crypto field. In the current intertwining of technological revolution and industrial transformation, the ecosystem represented by TRON and Huobi HTX is connecting tradition and the future with an open posture, writing a new chapter in the digital economy. As Forbes stated, "This crypto pioneer from the East is reshaping the rules of the world with code and consensus." As more people begin to understand and embrace the value of blockchain, a more transparent, efficient, and inclusive financial and social landscape will undoubtedly accelerate its arrival.
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