Satoshi Nakamoto nears top 10 rich tist as Bitcoin hits new highs
Satoshi owns 1.096M dormant BTC
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s price has done more than lift market sentiment — it has also brought the mysterious creator of the cryptocurrency, Satoshi Nakamoto, closer to the ranks of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
With approximately 1.096 million BTC stored in dormant wallets, Nakamoto’s fortune is now estimated at around $129 billion, placing him just behind Warren Buffett and ahead of tech magnate Michael Dell in the global wealth rankings.
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This milestone highlights both the remarkable growth of Bitcoin’s value and the financial power of early crypto adoption, according to U.Today. Data from Coinbase shows that in just the past week, Bitcoin’s price has risen by 8.8%, setting a new all-time high of $118,672 and pushing its market capitalization to $2.337 trillion — just below Amazon’s $2.338 trillion and above that of silver. This upward trend reflects increasing institutional interest, a favorable regulatory environment, and the growing integration of Bitcoin-based financial products such as ETFs.
A new kind of wealth and Nakamoto’s influence
While the top spots on the billionaire list are still occupied by well-known tech figures such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, Nakamoto’s quiet rise to 11th place signals a profound shift in how wealth is created and stored. Unlike traditional fortunes tied to businesses and corporate management, Nakamoto’s wealth is entirely held in a decentralized digital asset — and it has remained untouched since its creation. Analysts view this not only as proof of Bitcoin’s long-term resilience but also as a reflection of its core principles: decentralization, security, and independence.
The mystery of identity and a glimpse into the future
Adding to the intrigue is Nakamoto’s continued anonymity. Despite holding one of the largest personal fortunes in history, the identity of Bitcoin’s creator remains unknown, and his assets have not moved for over a decade. This mystery amplifies both the symbolic and economic significance of his presence in the market.
As Bitcoin continues to integrate into the global financial system, Nakamoto’s untouched wealth plays a crucial role in the narrative of digital transformation. If current trends persist, he may soon surpass Buffett and enter the top 10 richest individuals on Earth — not through corporate empires, but by pioneering a technology that has redefined the concept of money.
Earlier, we reported that amid Bitcoin’s rapid price surge, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reached a new all-time high, with total net assets exceeding $158 billion.
