Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao said YZi Labs’ investments made during the recent crypto downturn could eventually rank among its best performers, arguing that lower valuations can create stronger entry points. The claim remains untested because neither Zhao nor YZi Labs disclosed purchase prices, current valuations or returns. YZi Labs, which manages more than $10 billion and emerged from Binance Labs, has expanded beyond Web3 into artificial-intelligence infrastructure, robotics, payments, custody and fixed-rate lending. Its identified 2026 investments include RoboForce, BitGo, Predict.fun, AEON and TermMax, with several transaction values undisclosed. YZi Labs led RoboForce’s $52 million March financing and AEON’s $8 million May pre-seed round, while Predict.fun had surpassed $1.8 billion in cumulative trading volume before receiving follow-on funding. Bitcoin traded near $79,945 on Sept. 6, having recovered from earlier 2026 lows while remaining below its prior record. Earlier 2026 disclosures also listed investments in Genius and Atlas Scout, bringing the previously reported total to seven rather than the five companies identified in the latest account.