Leah Wald
Co-Founder & Former CEO, Valkyrie Investments
Bitcoin ETF Pioneer • Institutional Crypto Leader • Solana Ecosystem Builder
Leah Wald is a trailblazing Bitcoin investor, consultant, and institutional digital asset strategist. She served as President & CEO of SOL Strategies (formerly Cypherpunk Holdings), a publicly traded company focused on Solana blockchain infrastructure, and was Co-Founder & CEO of Valkyrie Investments, where she launched some of the first U.S. Bitcoin ETFs and grew the firm to over $1.3 billion in assets under management.
With a career that began at the World Bank and includes leadership roles at Lucid Investments and multiple successful crypto ventures, Leah has been at the forefront of integrating digital assets into traditional finance. A Forbes contributor and sought-after speaker, she is known for her expertise in global macro strategy, blockchain infrastructure, and building impact-driven financial systems.
Expertise
- • Bitcoin ETFs & Digital Asset Funds
- • Institutional Crypto Investing
- • Solana Ecosystem & Blockchain Infrastructure
- • Global Macro Strategy & Capital Markets
- • Impact Investing & Financial Sovereignty
Signature Roles
- • Former CEO – SOL Strategies
- • Co-Founder & Former CEO – Valkyrie Investments
- • Bitcoin ETF Pioneer
- • VP Portfolio Management – Lucid Investments
- • Forbes Contributor & Keynote Speaker
“Bitcoin and digital assets represent the next evolution of financial sovereignty and global access.”
Whether launching groundbreaking Bitcoin ETFs, leading Solana-focused public companies, or advising on institutional crypto strategies, Leah Wald continues to shape the future of digital finance with innovation, integrity, and a global perspective.