Comedian Trevor Noah expresses remorse for not getting into Bitcoin investments at an earlier stage.

South African comedian and entertainer Trevor Noah recently expressed regret for not investing in Bitcoin (BTC) during its early days when its value was essentially "worth nothing." Noah, renowned for his role as the former host of The Daily Show, shared this sentiment at the Web Summit Qatar 2024 in Doha on February 26.

During a discussion about his enthusiasm for technology and the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence, Noah was asked about the biggest mistake he had ever made in his life. He candidly responded, "The biggest mistake I’ve ever made was not buying Bitcoin when it was nothing, that’s the biggest mistake I’ve made… it cost nothing at some point."

He also admitted that another error was his failure to take the time to understand the cryptocurrency.

Trevor Noah has previously touched upon cryptocurrency and NFT trading during his tenure on The Daily Show, offering humorous commentary on Bitcoin's mainstream adoption, crypto price volatility, and significant market events, including the collapse of FTX. In 2018, false rumors circulated about Noah leaving the show to pursue Bitcoin trading, but these claims have since been debunked.

The Web Summit Qatar, a notable tech conference, started on February 26 and will continue until February 29, with a focus on discussions surrounding fintech and artificial intelligence. During the opening session, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, announced a significant $1 billion investment by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in regional and international venture capital funds to support emerging technologies and entrepreneurs.

Trevor Noah's net worth is estimated to be approximately $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

In recent market developments, Bitcoin reached its highest point in over two years, hitting $57,000 on Monday. The cryptocurrency experienced a 9% rise, briefly touching the $57,000 milestone before settling around $56,500 levels. Bitcoin's market capitalization has once again surpassed $1.1 trillion, showing a 34% increase over the past 30 days and standing just 18.5% below its all-time high of $69,000.

Fidelity’s Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer, has suggested that Bitcoin's market cap has the potential to reach a quarter of the "monetary gold" market, reaching an impressive $6 trillion. This forecast is based on the assumption that Bitcoin solidifies its position as digital gold and a reliable store of value, drawing parallels with the portion of gold held for monetary purposes.

Timmer noted that the monetary gold, excluding jewelry or industrial uses, is currently valued at around $6 trillion, with Bitcoin having the potential to capture a substantial share of this market, leveraging its current valuation of $1 trillion as a foundation for further growth.