BlueCrest Capital Sees 20% Gain, Michael Platt Profits From Trump Policies

BlueCrest Capital, a British-American investment management firm, has reportedly achieved significant gains this year, largely attributed to its owner, billionaire Michael Platt, who made strategic bets on the new White House administration. According to sources familiar with the matter, BlueCrest has seen a 20% increase in its value for the year, accounting for fees and expenses. Platt's aggressive use of leverage to capitalize on the market volatility caused by President Trump's trade policies has positioned BlueCrest for a decade of consecutive profitable returns.

BlueCrest's transformation into a privately owned and managed family office, following the return of capital to outside investors, has made it challenging to determine its exact assets under management. However, court documents indicate that the firm held approximately $3.9 billion in 2022. Michael Platt, recognized as Britain’s wealthiest hedge fund manager, has an estimated net worth of about $18.8 billion as of December 2024. This places him among the few who have managed to profit in 2025 despite the global market sell-off triggered by President Trump.

Warren Buffett, another prominent billionaire, has also recorded substantial gains this year, increasing his net worth by over $11.5 billion. Despite a recent sell-off that reduced his 2025 winnings by $14.5 billion, Buffett remains one of the top global billionaires, currently ranked fourth. He is joined by L’Oreal heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, who has added $1.8 billion to her wealth this year. Both Buffett and Meyers are among the few in the top 20 global billionaires who have seen their wealth increase in 2025.