TLDR
- YoungHoon Kim claims world record IQ of 276 and converted all wealth into Bitcoin
- He forecasts Bitcoin will reach $10 million per coin within 10 years
- Experts question his IQ claims as standard tests max out around 160-200
- Bitcoin traded at $114,000 when Kim made his prediction on social media
- Analysts view 100x growth prediction as unrealistic compared to institutional forecasts
A South Korean man who claims to hold the world record for highest IQ has announced he converted his entire net worth into Bitcoin. YoungHoon Kim made the declaration on X in September 2025.
Kim says his IQ measures 276. He calls himself a “Grand Master of Memory” and states Bitcoin represents “the only hope for the future economy.”
When Kim posted his statements, Bitcoin was trading near $114,000. He predicts the cryptocurrency will multiply by at least 100 times over the next decade.
His forecast would put Bitcoin at more than $10 million per coin by 2035. Kim also believes Bitcoin will replace gold and foreign currencies as the world’s primary reserve asset.
Kim posted a photo with Matt Prusak, president of American Bitcoin. The mining company has connections to the Trump family.
Experts Question IQ Claims
Kim’s stated IQ of 276 exceeds the measurement capabilities of standard psychological tests. Most IQ assessments become unreliable above 160-200.
No independent verification exists for Kim’s score. Some organizations like the GIGA Society have acknowledged his claim.
However, Kim helped establish the United Sigma Intelligence Association, one group that recognizes his record. Mainstream psychologists and high-IQ communities reject the figure as impossible to verify.
Media outlets including VICE reported finding no credible documentation of Kim’s test results. The lack of verification raises questions about his intellectual credentials.
Bitcoin Price Forecast Meets Skepticism
Financial analysts express doubt about Kim’s 100x Bitcoin prediction. The cryptocurrency has grown in adoption but institutional forecasts remain more conservative.
Major investment firms typically project 5x to 20x gains under optimistic scenarios. A 100-fold increase would be unprecedented for an asset with Bitcoin’s current $2.27 trillion market cap.
Bitcoin launched in 2009 as the first cryptocurrency. It remains the largest digital asset by market value.
The price climbed more than 3% in the day after Kim’s posts went viral. Trading data from Kraken showed Bitcoin at $114,096 at that time.
Kim states his religious beliefs guide his financial decisions. He says everything he owns belongs to Jesus Christ.
He frequently posts about Christianity on social media. His content mixes faith, IQ claims, and cryptocurrency advocacy.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March 2025 to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve. The U.S. government holds 198,021 Bitcoin worth roughly $22 billion according to BitcoinTreasuries.
Kim praised American Bitcoin and predicted the Trump-linked firm will become the world’s largest company. He said the company will play a key role in the “MAGA” movement.
