Satoshi Nakamoto surpasses Bill Gates in wealth as Bitcoin tops $107k
Satoshi Nakamoto is in the ranks of the world’s wealthiest individuals
Bitcoin has once again shattered records, climbing to an all-time high of $107,140.
This meteoric rise has propelled Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin, into the ranks of the world’s wealthiest individuals, overtaking tech magnate Bill Gates. Nakamoto, who is believed to control approximately 1.1 million bitcoins, now holds a fortune valued at over $117 billion.
Bitcoin Boom Catapults Satoshi to Global Elite
The surge in bitcoin’s value has ignited fresh waves of investor interest, with institutions and retail buyers alike pouring into the market.
Nakamoto’s bitcoin holdings, untouched since the network’s early days, have steadily appreciated with every major price movement. At the current price of $107,140 per bitcoin, his 1.1 million BTC is worth around $117.85 billion.
This wealth places him as the 15th richest person on the planet, surpassing Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose net worth is estimated at $114 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Nakamoto's rise marks a historic moment for the cryptocurrency world, symbolizing the growing mainstream adoption and legitimization of digital assets. While the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains unknown, his influence on global finance is undeniable. His entry into the upper echelons of the world’s richest underscores bitcoin’s transformation from a fringe experiment into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class.
With bitcoin’s total market capitalization now exceeding $2 trillion, market analysts believe the crypto rally could continue, driven by growing institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and rising demand for digital financial hedges.
Whether Nakamoto’s wealth will continue to climb — and if he will ever reveal himself — remains one of the most enduring mysteries of the 21st century financial world.
Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, has recently reignited debate about the identity and status of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. In a recent interview, he questioned whether Nakamoto, whose identity has been a mystery since 2008, is still alive.
