Bitcoin Boom Pushes Satoshi Nakamoto Into Top 11 Wealthiest, At $130 Billion
BitcoinistSunday, July 13, 2025 at 3:30:14 PM
Bitcoin’s latest price surge has catapulted its mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, into the ranks of the world’s ultra-rich—at least on paper. The anonymous figure, who reportedly holds 1.1 million unspent Bitcoin, would be worth around $130 billion if those coins were cashed out, landing them in 11th place on the global wealth ladder. Of course, since Nakamoto’s identity (and intentions) remain unknown, this is more of a thought experiment than a real-world fortune. Meanwhile, in a quirky side note, the meme coin Shiba Inu is making waves by covering a $5,000 dental bill—because crypto never stops being weird.
Editor’s Note: This story highlights how Bitcoin’s wild price swings aren’t just about traders or institutional investors—they’re reshaping hypothetical wealth rankings, too. Nakamoto’s "fortune" is a reminder of crypto’s early days and how much value has been created (or speculated) since. But it’s also a bit of a tease: those coins may never move, making this more of a fun "what if" than a financial reality. The Shiba Inu anecdote, meanwhile, shows how crypto culture keeps blurring the lines between jokes, investments, and real-world use cases—for better or worse.
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