Berkshire Hathaway’s $382 Billion Cash Pile Sparks Crypto Speculation as Buffett Retires
Yahoo Finance·2026-01-01 09:43

Warren Buffett Bitcoin. Photo by BeInCrypto Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is entering uncharted waters. As the legendary “Oracle of Omaha” steps down at the age of 95, the conglomerate now holds a record $382 billion in cash. According to Barchart, this is enough to acquire nearly 480 S&P 500 companies. The massive cash hoard, combined with 12 consecutive quarters of net stock sales, raises speculation that Berkshire is preparing for a market downturn. This raises questions about whether the new lea ...