Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Becomes World's 11th Richest Person

Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious and pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, has become the 11th richest person in the world with an estimated crypto wealth of around $129 billion, surpassing Michael Dell and Rob Walton. This valuation is based on Nakamoto's known holdings of approximately 1.096 million Bitcoins, which have never been moved or spent since their early mining in 2009 and 2010. Bitcoin recently surged past $123,000, contributing to the dramatic increase in Nakamoto's net worth and pushing Bitcoin above Amazon as the world's 5th largest asset class. Analysts predict that if Bitcoin continues its historic 50% annual growth, Nakamoto could become the second-richest individual by late 2026. Despite this, Forbes currently does not include cryptocurrency wallet holdings in its Billionaires List, which means Nakamoto’s wealth remains a theoretical ranking. Meanwhile, speculation and investigations into Nakamoto’s identity persist, with no confirmed revelation, maintaining the enduring intrigue surrounding the figure behind Bitcoin.