In a historic milestone for cryptocurrency, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has officially become the 12th richest person in the world. As Bitcoin’s value continues its dramatic climb, Nakamoto’s estimated holdings of 1.1 million BTC have skyrocketed in value, pushing his net worth past $75 billion.
Although Nakamoto’s true identity remains one of the biggest mysteries in tech history, his digital footprint — which includes the untouched Bitcoin mined in the early days of the cryptocurrency — has now placed him in the ranks of the global financial elite, just behind business magnates like Mukesh Ambani and Sergey Brin.
Market analysts say Bitcoin’s resurgence, fueled by global adoption, institutional investment, and tightening supply, has significantly inflated the value of early holdings. Despite the vast fortune, none of Nakamoto’s BTC has ever been moved — adding to the mystery and sparking debate over whether Nakamoto is a single person, a group, or even still alive.
With Satoshi now rubbing shoulders with the world’s wealthiest, the crypto world celebrates a symbolic win — proof that a decentralized idea can not only disrupt finance but also reshape the power pyramid of global wealth.
