You may recall the twins from their attempt to sue Mark Zuckerberg. Source: Mashable

The meteoric rise of Bitcoin over the last few months has been simply unbelievable. When this digital currency first came out, no one would have predicted the kind of success it would gain. A few analysts saw it as a currency for the future but very few thought it would be where it is now. But here we are, Bitcoin is now the most valuable digital currency on the planet.

Bitcoin hit a record high on Sunday closing at $11,826.76. Data from Market Insider showed that the figure recorded on Sunday surpassed the previous all-time high that stood at $11,300.

Now there are now two twins who are smiling all the way to the bank all thanks to Bitcoin’s unprecedented growth. The Winklevoss twins are now the first Bitcoin billionaires. Despite sharp falls in prices recorded last week, the cryptocurrency appears to have rallied over the weekend.

The Winklevoss twins have become the first billionaires to make their money from Bitcoin. Source: CNBC

The interest that Bitcoin has attracted across all levels of society is simply massive. From regular guys in the street to Wall Street level investors, it seems that nobody can get enough of it. One of the key benefits that Bitcoin offers is the possibility of quick big gains. The Winklevoss twins are definitely getting their money’s worth. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who are somewhat infamous for suing Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly “stealing” their Facebook idea, revealed back in 2013 that they owned $11 million worth of Bitcoin. It’s not hard to calculate what this investment is worth today.

It’s been a great couple of years for Bitcoin. The digital currency has been on a steady rise. Even though there have been times when it has recorded sharp falls, the digital currency has bounced back even stronger. Since 2013, Bitcoin has risen by over 1,000%. The $11 million Bitcoin investment in 2013 is worth slightly above a billion dollars in today’s value. The Telegraph noted that the Winklevoss twins have been long-term Bitcoin bulls. It is now clear that their optimism on the currency has certainly paid off. The two twins have also invested in Gemini, a leading crypto exchange platform.

This has also gained the attention of other investors. Source: NY Times

The big question now is if there’s any more room left for Bitcoin to grow.

Bitcoin bulls say that this same question has been asked every time Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high. However, it seems that Bitcoin keeps surprising us every day.

There is also a steady increase in interest from institutional investors. Institutional investors are basically funds and other investment organizations that raise money for investment in financial instruments.

It was reported last week that NASDAQ could start offering Bitcoin futures contracts starting next year. The news broke barely days after NASDAQ’s rival CME Group confirmed that it will allow Bitcoin futures contracts as of December 18th this year. This is the clearest indication that professional investors are looking at Bitcoin as a serious investment asset.

Whether this will affect how the coin is traded remains to be seen. However, it looks like Bitcoin is here to stay. After all, we already have our first Bitcoin billionaires.