Mark Zuckerberg's goat is now worth $110,000 — sort of

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg once made headlines after revealing he owned two goats — one of which is curiously named “Bitcoin.” At the time, the crypto community buzzed with speculation: Was Zuckerberg secretly a Bitcoin maximalist? Did Meta have plans to add BTC to its balance sheet? Was this a signal?

Now, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading near $110,000, the internet is once again amused: if Zuckerberg’s goat “Bitcoin” were literal, it would now be worth over six figures.

The story dates back to 2021, when Zuckerberg posted a casual Facebook update introducing his goats, “Max” and “Bitcoin.” Reactions ranged from excitement to confusion, especially since Zuckerberg has never confirmed owning BTC himself. Some believed it hinted at Meta’s broader ambitions in the crypto space — especially after its failed Diem stablecoin project.

But the story took a darker turn when Twitter founder Jack Dorsey told Rolling Stone that Zuckerberg once killed one of his goats using a laser gun and served it for dinner. No one knows if the goat in question was “Bitcoin,” but the tale only added to the bizarre mystique surrounding the tech mogul’s crypto pet.

Today, amid Bitcoin’s rally to fresh highs and growing institutional adoption, the symbolism feels timely. If “Bitcoin” the goat is still alive and well, it’s arguably now the most expensive barnyard animal in the world — at least in name.

While the crypto market digests ETF approvals, national Bitcoin reserves, and soaring price predictions, Zuckerberg’s goat offers a quirky reminder: in crypto, even livestock can make headlines. And if “Bitcoin” truly reflects the asset it’s named after, then yes — Zuckerberg owns a goat worth $110,000.

Mark Zuckerberg’s goat is now worth $110,000 — sort of first appeared on TheStreet on May 28, 2025

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