Bitcoin Likely Still 'Rat Poison' at Berkshire Hathaway Even Without Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor who helped shape Berkshire Hathaway into a global investment powerhouse, is stepping down as CEO at year-end — but his distaste for bitcoin (BTC) will likely live on at the firm.Buffett, who will remain chairman of the board, has famously described bitcoin as “rat poison squared” and a “gambling token,” signaling a strong ideological opposition to digital assets. His legacy on this issue casts a long shadow over his successor, Greg Abel, who now takes the reins of day-to-day leadership.For investors hoping for a shift in Berkshire’s crypto stance, the odds look slim source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/05/05/warren-buffett-steps-down-as-berkshire-ceo-but-don-t-expect-a-bitcoin-pivot