Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto's fortune reaches a staggering $130 billion as Bitcoin's price soars to new heights
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, a fascinating development has emerged. While Elon Musk currently holds the title of the richest person globally with an estimated net worth of $393 billion, there's another enigmatic figure whose wealth is making waves in the financial sphere.
This mysterious individual is known only by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. Despite the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remaining a mystery, their Bitcoin holdings have been making headlines, especially as the price of Bitcoin continues to surge.
As of July 2025, Satoshi Nakamoto's wealth, based on their estimated holdings of approximately 1 million bitcoins, is now greater than that of Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates and Walmart heir Jim Walton. The value of these bitcoins, currently trading above $118,000, places Satoshi Nakamoto's fortune at around $130 billion.
This staggering valuation reinforces Satoshi's position as one of the world's wealthiest figures. However, it's important to note that Satoshi Nakamoto's wealth is not officially recognised in any wealth ranking due to the bitcoins being illiquid, unspent, and not attributed to a recognised individual or entity.
Despite this, the rise in Bitcoin's price has increased Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings significantly. With Bitcoin's recent surge, the value of Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings has risen significantly, surpassing that of Bill Gates.
Approximately 1.1 million BTC, believed to belong to Satoshi Nakamoto, have remained untouched since Bitcoin's launch in 2009. Unlike other billionaires, Satoshi's wealth exists entirely in the digital realm and remains dormant, with none of the original coins attributed to them having ever been moved.
If Bitcoin continues its upward trend, Satoshi Nakamoto may soon surpass Michael Dell, whose net worth is currently $136 billion. This would further increase their position in the rankings of the world's richest people.
Summary Table (July 2025)
| Rank | Person | Estimated Net Worth (USD) | Notes | |-------|------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | 1 | Elon Musk | ~$393 billion | Tesla, SpaceX, AI ventures | | 2 | Larry Ellison | ~$252–276 billion | Oracle stock surge | | 3 | Mark Zuckerberg | ~$247–260 billion | Meta holdings | | — | Satoshi Nakamoto | Value unknown / speculative (1M BTC) | Not officially counted in rankings |
While Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin holdings could make them the richest in theory, current authoritative wealth lists do not include that value. The true identity behind the Satoshi pseudonym remains unknown, over 16 years since Bitcoin's launch.
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- The mysterious figure Satoshi Nakamoto, with an estimated 1 million bitcoins worth over $130 billion, is making waves in the financial sphere, even though their identity remains hidden.
- Despite being the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto's wealth of around $130 billion is not officially recognized due to the bitcoins being unattributed and unspent.
- The blockchain technology that powers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has enabled individuals like Satoshi Nakamoto to amass significant wealth through trading, without needing traditional methods in the finance industry.
- If Bitcoin continues its upward trend, Satoshi Nakamoto's wealth may soon surpass that of well-known figures like Michael Dell, further establishing their status as one of the world's wealthiest individuals.
