On March 28, 2025, Beijing time, the blockchain industry witnessed a landmark moment - Justin Sun, founder of TRON and global advisor of HTX, graced the cover of Forbes English edition, becoming the second Chinese entrepreneur after Jack Ma to do so, and the fourth person in the crypto exchange domain following CZ, SBF, and Brian Armstrong. This young entrepreneur, whom Forbes calls the "crypto billionaire who helped the Trump family earn $400 million," demonstrates the innovative spirit and global perspective of blockchain leaders through his unique personal style and industry influence.
From "Rebel" to Industry Leader: Justin Sun's Rise of Crypto Empire
In the Forbes cover story, the reporter portrays Justin Sun with a touch of youthfulness, controversy, and billionaire status. This entrepreneur, born in 1990, has been known for bold attempts since entering the blockchain field. "In my twenties, I just wanted to try everything - why not?" Sun's self-quote aptly summarizes his keen sense of technological transformation and drive.
Over the past decade, Justin Sun has built a crypto ecosystem spanning base public chains, payment networks, exchanges, and DeFi. His created TRON has become one of the fastest-growing blockchain networks globally, with over 300 million users and daily transactions exceeding 10 million, firmly establishing itself in the top three of the industry. This achievement validates the feasibility of his "global payment system" vision and marks a crucial leap for blockchain technology from concept verification to large-scale application.
As a global advisor to HTX, under his leadership, HTX was recently selected in Forbes' "2025 Most Trusted Crypto Exchanges" list, with continuous upgrades in platform compliance, asset security, and user experience, becoming a benchmark for the convergence of traditional finance and the crypto world. Simultaneously, the synergy between TRON and HTX, led by Justin Sun, has significantly promoted efficient integration of industry resources through technological interconnection and ecosystem collaboration.
The Value of Forbes Cover: From Foresight to Global Leadership
Justin Sun's cover appearance is profoundly significant. He is the second Chinese entrepreneur after Alibaba founder Jack Ma to grace the Forbes English edition cover, and the fourth in the crypto exchange domain following CZ, SBF (Sam Bankman-Fried), and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Regarding this cover, Sun stated on X platform, "From an entrepreneur with dreams to a global influencer, I'm honored to be recognized by Forbes as a 'billionaire leader in the crypto realm'."
Earlier, in Forbes Portugal's "40 Noteworthy Blockchain Entrepreneurs" list, Sun ranked second, the only Chinese entrepreneur in the top three, following Ethereum co-founder Vitalik. This ranking set a new historical high for Chinese entrepreneurs in global blockchain top lists. Forbes noted that Sun has repeatedly been featured in Forbes "30 Under 30 Asia" and other lists, and is a passionate enthusiast of art collection, electronic games, investment, charity, and space exploration. In late 2024, Sun was appointed as the Prime Minister of Liberland, reimagining the totem of the crypto world with a spirit of freedom and innovation.
Cross-Boundary Collaboration and Industry Mission: From Trump Family to Technological Inclusivity
The Forbes cover story directly points to Sun's most breakthrough collaboration in recent years - a project with the Trump family that generated over $400 million. It is reported that Sun invested $75 million in the Trump family's crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLFI), becoming its largest investor. This is not only a model of crypto technology merging with mainstream business but also demonstrates Sun's forward-looking market trend positioning: integrating blockchain technology into cultural IP, social communication, and asset digitization scenarios to drive crypto economy from "niche geeks" to "mass inclusivity".
Facing industry cycles and trust crises, Sun emphasized in the Forbes interview: "True innovators must adhere to long-termism." TRON and HTX, under his leadership, have always placed compliance and transparency as their developmental cornerstone, promoting industry maturity through open-source technology, community governance, and ecosystem collaboration.
Justin Sun's Forbes cover is a personal achievement highlight and a microcosm of crypto innovation's mainstream emergence. Amidst technological revolution and industrial transformation, the ecosystem represented by TRON and HTX is connecting tradition and future with an open attitude, writing a new chapter of digital economy. As Forbes states: "This crypto pioneer from the East is reshaping the world's operational rules through code and consensus." As more people begin to understand and embrace blockchain's value, a more transparent, efficient, and inclusive financial and social landscape will accelerate into reality.
