Sun Yuchen was caught during street interviews: Buffett taught me to "carefully choose a marriage partner"! I taught him to invest in Tesla and Bitcoin.

Sun Yuchen appeared in a well-known street interview at the end of 2025. He reiterated that he became a billionaire at age 25, astonishing those unfamiliar with the crypto industry.
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Tron founder Sun Yuchen graced the cover of Forbes magazine in 2025, showcasing the image of a young, wealthy blockchain entrepreneur. Today (31), the very popular online account “Street Interview with the Rich” from The School Of Hard Knocks also interviewed Sun.

The video shows the founder of The School Of Hard Knocks, James Dumoulin, and TRON founder Justin Sun being interviewed on the street outside The Peninsula Hong Kong. Below is the full Chinese translation:

Host: Excuse me, sir, I have a question for you. I am touring all of Hong Kong, interviewing the wealthiest people. Just one minute, very quick, is that okay?

Host: When did you become a millionaire?

Sun Yuchen: That’s an interesting question because I am a billionaire.

Host: What are you?

Sun Yuchen: I am not a millionaire; I am a billionaire.

Host: You are a billionaire? How old are you?

Sun Yuchen: I am 34 years old.

Host: So, at what age did you become a billionaire?

Sun Yuchen: I think it was 25.

Host: 25???

Sun Yuchen: I built one of the largest blockchain platforms in the world.

Host: Are you serious? Can I interview you for a minute nearby?

Sun Yuchen: Sure.

Host: Can you share a crazy business story with me?

Sun Yuchen: Of course. I once had lunch with Warren Buffett.

Host: You had lunch with Buffett? How did you get the chance to have lunch with Buffett?

Sun Yuchen: $4.5 million.

Host: So you spent $4.5 million to have lunch with Buffett?

Sun Yuchen: Yes.

Host: Was it worth it?

Sun Yuchen: Very worth it.

Host: What did Buffett teach you during that lunch?

Sun Yuchen: He said, be careful about who you marry; you must make this decision very carefully. (Laughs)

Host: Did Buffett really tell you that?

Sun Yuchen: Yes, and I told him to invest in Tesla and Bitcoin.

Host: Do you own a lot of Bitcoin?

Sun Yuchen: Yes, I personally own a lot of Bitcoin.

Host: Why did you tell Buffett to invest in Bitcoin?

Sun Yuchen: Buffett told me “don’t hold Bitcoin,” which is exactly why I invested in Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain are the currencies of the internet. AI and the internet won’t understand traditional finance… they won’t understand the dollar. They will understand Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies because they are written in programming languages. If you want to enter the crypto space, now is the best time.

Host: Have you ever thought about becoming a billionaire during your growth?

Sun Yuchen: For me personally, I think it’s 100% certain. But for those who know me, I don’t think they ever expected I would become a billionaire.

Host: Has anyone doubted you?

Sun Yuchen: Everyone has doubted me.

Host: Among all the billionaires you’ve met, is there a trait you all share?

Sun Yuchen: To me, the common point among all billionaires is that they all have their own business.

Host: So working for others won’t make you rich?

Sun Yuchen: Exactly.

Host: What is your name?

Sun Yuchen: Sun Yuchen (Justin Sun).

Host: Sun Yuchen, if we were to pass away tomorrow, and you could leave a message to the younger generation, what would it be?

Sun Yuchen: Buy Bitcoin.

Host: Buy Bitcoin??

Sun Yuchen: Buy Bitcoin. It will become the currency of the future.

Host: Your advice is awesome, brother. Thank you, Sun Yuchen. I have to ask, I will stay in contact with all the billionaires I’ve interviewed. Can I have your contact info?

Sun Yuchen: Sure, no problem.

Host: Is that okay?

Sun Yuchen: No problem, absolutely.

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Sun Yuchen’s 2025 is very exciting

2025 is a pivotal year for Sun Yuchen’s career transformation and his return to the global mainstream stage. In March, Sun Yuchen graced the cover of Forbes (English edition) as a “billionaire builder in the crypto space.” This was not only a major milestone in his personal career but also made him the second Chinese entrepreneur after Jack Ma to receive such an honor.

In April, after reaching a preliminary settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding a long-standing lawsuit, Sun Yuchen successfully lifted the long-standing regulatory shadow and officially began his “return journey” across the United States in May. He keenly captured the shift in attitude toward cryptocurrencies among U.S. political and business circles, investing $75 million in the decentralized finance project “World Liberty Financial” (WLFI), supported by the Trump family, becoming the largest shareholder of the project.

Subsequently, he spent $15 million to bid for the opportunity to dine with Trump at a golf club in Virginia. During the dinner, he promoted the integration of Bitcoin and emerging technologies to Trump, demonstrating his diplomatic skills in navigating politics and finance.

In terms of business data, Sun Yuchen’s leadership of TRON delivered impressive results in 2025: the global TRON accounts exceeded 350 million, the on-chain USDT volume approached $100 billion, firmly establishing itself as the largest stablecoin payment blockchain worldwide.

Meanwhile, the application for a spot TRX ETF was officially submitted to the SEC, symbolizing that the TRON ecosystem is accelerating its integration into mainstream Wall Street finance. In July, Sun Yuchen appeared in Times Square, New York, and was invited to ring the opening bell at Nasdaq, a moment seen as his move to establish a foothold in the global financial power center.

Beyond business success, Sun Yuchen also made frequent moves in personal dreams and cross-industry influence. In August, he finally completed the long-prepared “Space Dream Project,” flying into space aboard Blue Origin’s rocket, bringing Web3 concepts beyond the atmosphere.

Sun Yuchen has always been regarded as the “singularity” of the crypto industry, and at least no one denies his marketing prowess is magical.