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This young entrepreneur, described 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.The blockchain industry welcomes a landmark moment------TRON founder and Huobi HTX global advisor Justin Sun graces the cover of the English edition of Forbes, becoming the second Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover after Jack Ma, and the fourth person in the cryptocurrency exchange sector following CZ, SBF, and Brian Armstrong. This young entrepreneur, described by Forbes as a "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.
From "Rebel" to Industry Leader: The Rise of Justin Sun's Crypto Empire
In the Forbes cover story, the journalist paints Justin Sun's image as "youthful, controversial, and a billionaire." 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?" This statement from Justin Sun aptly summarizes his keen sense of technological change 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). The TRON he founded has become one of the fastest-growing blockchain networks globally, with over 300 million users and more than 10 million daily transactions, consistently ranking among the top three in the industry. This achievement validates the feasibility of his "global payment system" vision and marks a critical leap from concept validation to large-scale application of blockchain technology.
As a global advisor to Huobi HTX, under his leadership, Huobi HTX was recently included in Forbes' "Most Trusted Crypto Exchanges of 2025" list. 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, led by Justin Sun, and Huobi HTX is significant, promoting efficient integration of industry resources through technological interoperability and ecological linkage.
The Value 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 the English edition of Forbes after Alibaba founder Jack Ma, and the fourth person in the cryptocurrency exchange sector following Binance's Zhao Changpeng (CZ), FTX founder SBF (Sam Bankman-Fried), and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Regarding this honor, Justin Sun stated on X, "From a dream-chasing entrepreneur to a globally influential leader, I am honored to be recognized by Forbes as a '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 (V God). This ranking marks the highest position ever achieved by a Chinese entrepreneur 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 a 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------a 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 regarding market trends: by integrating blockchain technology into cultural IP, social communication, and asset digitization scenarios, he aims to transition 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." The TRON he leads and Huobi HTX consistently regard compliance and transparency as the foundation for development, promoting industry maturity through open-source technology, community governance, and ecological cooperation.
Justin Sun's appearance on the Forbes cover is not only a highlight of personal achievement but also a reflection of the innovative force in the crypto field moving towards the mainstream. In the current intertwining of technological revolution and industrial transformation, the ecosystem represented by TRON and Huobi HTX is connecting the traditional and the future with an open posture, writing a new chapter in the digital economy. As Forbes states, "This crypto pioneer from the East is reshaping the world's operational rules 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.
