He owns 403 bitcoins, but bought them in highschool, legend has it his grandma gave him $1000, he took the gift and made a bet with his parents at first and now he is a trader with holdings in other cryptocurrencies, like etherium . With so many true stories of people striking it rich in cryptocurrency and not being rich and almost like the lottery. When trading at first you might forget what you invested and come back and made a significant return. With prices going up there is still alot more growth in the cnbc post, you see he bought the coin, he purchased in may 2011 bitcoin launched January of 2009.
So between 2009 and 2011 the prices have gone up and its all about getting a position as soon as possible and holding as long as necessary.