Changpeng Zhao Net Worth in 2026
#20 in the World · Binance
How the $60.00B Breaks Down
His fortune is tied to Binance, a privately held company with no public ticker to price live. The full $60.00B is a static, manually-updated estimate rather than a live feed.
How Changpeng Got Here
Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, founded the cryptocurrency exchange Binance in 2017 and built it into the largest in the world by trading volume. Born in Jiangsu, China, he emigrated to Canada as a child and is a Canadian citizen.
He stepped down as Binance's CEO in 2023. Though he is based in Dubai, he is typically ranked as the richest Canadian; his fortune is tied largely to Binance and crypto holdings, so estimates move with the market.
- Founded Binance in 2017, the world's largest crypto exchange by volume.
- Chinese-born Canadian citizen; based in Dubai.
- Often ranked as the richest person in Canada.
Changpeng's Net Worth: FAQ
- What is Changpeng Zhao's net worth in 2026?
- As of the latest update, Changpeng Zhao's real-time net worth is an estimated $60.00B, ranking #20 on our live world list. This figure updates continuously as markets move.
- How is Changpeng Zhao's net worth calculated?
- Changpeng Zhao's wealth is primarily tied to Binance, a privately held company with no public share price to track live, so the $60.00B figure is a static, manually-updated estimate.
- Is this a real-time, live net worth figure?
- The public-stock portion is live and updates continuously while markets are open. Any privately-held portion is a directional estimate we update by hand, not a live feed. This is an independent estimate, not affiliated with Forbes or Bloomberg.
Net worth is an estimate derived from public stock holdings plus a static estimate for private assets — directional, not audited, and not affiliated with Forbes or Bloomberg. See Changpeng's full profile →