Warren Buffett recently announced his retirement as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK). Over the decades, he built an impressive legacy with the holdings company, transforming it into a massive $1.2 trillion giant. Berkshire Hathaway has become one of the most coveted stocks available. So, what led to this success? Buffett’s journey began in 1962 when he started buying shares of Berkshire Hathaway. By 1965, he gained full control of the firm, setting the stage for its soaring valuation. In contrast, Bitcoin, which Buffett famously dismissed as ‘rat poison,’ has outpaced early investments, granting significant returns far quicker than traditional equities.