Nakamoto Atoshi, the mysterious founder of Bitcoin, is now the 11th wealthiest person in the world, with cryptocurrency worth over $130 billion.
According to Arkham Intelligence Data, the value of Bitcoin in wallets, which are thought to belong to Nakamoto, exceeds the value of Microsoft founder Bill Gates ($117 billion) and Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell ($126.5 billion), with BTC prices rising 14% the previous month.
The wealth, calculated at Bitcoin's current price of $118,912, spends just $12 billion on Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, long known for his critical attitude towards Bitcoin. Buffett's net worth is $141 billion, according to Forbes. If Bitcoin rises around 8% to $128,650, Satoshi will outweigh Buffett.
In a 2022 statement, Buffett described Bitcoin as “rat poison” and said he would not buy all Bitcoin for $25. Bitcoin's value has since increased by 204%.
The exact amount of Bitcoin owned by Nakamoto Atoshi remains unknown, but the widely accepted analysis is known as the “Patosi Pattern.” The consistent activity of a single miner observed in the early Bitcoin block suggests that Satoshi mined approximately 22,000 blocks. This analysis suggests that Nakamoto may have around 1.1 million BTC. The Arkham Intelligence estimates follow this approach.
Satoshi's true identity remains unknown. A HBO documentary released last fall suggested that Peter Todd, the core developer of Bitcoin, may be Satoshi, but Todd and many viewers have rejected the theory. Similarly, early Bitcoin contributors Adam Buck and Hal Finney are also cited, both of which denies these claims. High-tech giants like Elon Musk are also suggested as Satoshi, but his identity remains unknown.
*This is not investment advice.
