This Is Uncomfortable Who wants to be a crypto millionaire?
Jul 11, 2025
Marketplace reporter Matt Levin joins to share the captivating story of Glauber Contesoto, who pursued the dreams of wealth through cryptocurrency. They discuss Glauber's audacious $250,000 bet on Dogecoin and how his initial success turned to painful losses during the crypto winter. The conversation reveals Glauber's emotional attachment to crypto, his undocumented status affecting his financial choices, and the precarious balance between ambition and risk. Levin highlights the complex dynamics of pursuing the American dream while living on the edge.
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All In On Dogecoin
- Glauber dumped life savings, maxed cards, and borrowed from family to buy Dogecoin in 2021.
- He publicly branded himself as the "Dogecoin millionaire" and built a following around that identity.
From Millions To Rock Bottom
- At his peak Glauber held about $3 million in Dogecoin and felt flush with success.
- During crypto winter his holdings plunged to roughly $200,000 but he refused to sell and doubled down.
Political Surge Restores Wealth
- Political events in 2024, like Trump's nomination and the DOGE joke-turned-policy, sent Dogecoin soaring again.
- Glauber's net worth rebounded into the millions, validating his long hold and public persona.