Carl Runefelt
Carl Runefelt is a Swedish entrepreneur, cryptocurrency investor, and social media influencer based in Dubai. He is known for his "rags-to-riches" story, transitioning from a grocery store cashier to a multimillionaire through crypto investments. Runefelt is a prominent Bitcoin advocate and cryptocurrency analyst, widely recognized for his educational brand, The Moon.[3]
Early Life & Education
Carl Runefelt grew up in Stockholm, Sweden. He began his career working as a cashier in a grocery store before entering the cryptocurrency market, where he achieved significant financial success within two years.[3][1] He was 24 years old when he started posting daily Bitcoin videos.[2] Runefelt credits his belief in the "law of attraction" as a driving force behind his business and investment decisions, operating under the personal motto, "Visualize. Believe. Attract."[3]
Career
Runefelt is the CEO of The Moon Group, a business consulting and service company he launched in November 2021.[1][3] He aims to contribute to the growth of the crypto industry through strategic investments and by sharing his expertise in technical analysis of the blockchain industry.[3]
Out of all the cryptocurrencies, he is very bullish on Bitcoin. Regardless of the price going up and down, he always holds the coin and tries to buy the coin at the correct time. Carl Runefelt's portfolio consists of 95% Bitcoin. He believes that Bitcoin will grow tremendously in the future. He has been accumulating Bitcoin for years and always stated that altcoins are in a bubble and he sold his altcoin holdings near the peak of the altcoin bubble at the beginning of 2018.
Carl Runefelt co-founded a crypto token named Kasta in January 2021.[1] He is now traveling the world speaking at conferences about Bitcoin and the financial markets.
Investments and Net Worth
As of August 2022, Carl Runefelt's net worth was estimated to be $1.1 billion, primarily derived from his cryptocurrency investments.[1] In addition to his major stake in Bitcoin, he has invested in over 400 crypto startups and projects.[1][3] Runefelt is also an active investor in NFTs, notably acquiring CryptoPunk #4626 for $1 million (249 ETH). His assets include several luxury cars, such as a Bugatti.[1]
Social Media Presence
Runefelt maintains a significant social media presence across two distinct brands: his personal channels and "The Moon" educational channels.[3]
Personal Brand
Under his own name, Runefelt shares his personal journey, lifestyle, global travels, and industry insights. His personal channels include:
- YouTube:
Carl Runefelt Vlogs(906,000 subscribers) - Twitter/X:
@TheMoonCarl(1.3 million followers) - TikTok:
@carlrunefelt(2.6 million followers) - Instagram:
@carlmoon(320,000 followers)
The Moon Brand
"The Moon" channels are focused on educating the public about cryptocurrency trading, investment strategies, and successful startups. These channels include:
- YouTube:
The Moon Show - Twitter/X:
@TheMoonShow - Instagram:
@themoon - TikTok:
@moon
Music Career
Runefelt has been creating music for over a decade, having started his YouTube music channel, Carl Moon - Music, in 2011. He writes, composes, and performs his own songs, which include guitar performances. His music is available on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and SoundCloud, with his most-viewed music video being for the song "Walk On Water."[3]
Philanthropy
Inspired by his brother, who has Down syndrome, Runefelt is an active philanthropist focused on supporting children with disabilities. His notable contributions include:
- Kids Operating Room (KidsOR): A donation of $400,000 to fund a dedicated pediatric operating room in Tanzania, with the goal of increasing the annual number of surgeries for children from around 200 to over 2,000.
- Emirates Down Syndrome Association (EDSA): Total contributions exceeding AED 300,000.
- EB Research Partnership: A donation of $100,000 to support research for treatments and cures for Epidermolysis Bullosa. [3]
Sponsorships
Runefelt sponsored Formula 2 driver Ralph Boschung and the Campos Racing team for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The partnership aimed to raise awareness for cryptocurrency adoption and generate donations for charities that support children with Down syndrome.[3]
Awards and Recognition
In 2025, Runefelt received the following awards:
- Icon of the Year at the Whale Journey Monte Carlo Awards.
- Top Influencer by The Blockchain Magazine. [3]
Bitcoin
Carl Runefelt has always had an interest in monetary policy, economics, and macroeconomics. He researched the Federal Reserve System, the banking system, and the monetary system in general before he went into Bitcoin. Carl Runefelt believes that the value of Bitcoin doesn't necessarily come from Bitcoin itself but from the flaws of the current monetary system.
On the stock market, he stated:
"We've seen trillions of dollars that have been printed to bail out the banks since 2008. Combined with low interest rates, we've seen global stock markets soar to all time highs in the past decade. This is all fake prosperity, financed by cheap debt. The current debt bubble is much bigger than back in 2008 and a financial crisis is inevitable. This time will be worse though, and I expect us to see the Great Depression 2.0 in the next few years with record unemployment. The dollar will eventually collapse due to the pressure of this debt and this is why Bitcoin was created. Bitcoin is an alternative currency, where you don't need to trust governments or banks not to expand the currency supply. Bitcoin is a new form of money, it's the peoples money."
Personal Life
Carl Runefelt was born on September 5, 1994, in Stockholm, Sweden.[1] He currently resides in Dubai, UAE. His philanthropic work is largely inspired by his brother, who has Down syndrome.[3] As of August 2022, he was reported to be single.[1]