Satoshi Nakamoto’s Net Worth Drops $20 Billion as Bitcoin Dips Below $105,000

Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin, has seen his estimated net worth plunge by $20 billion, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham. Despite this sharp decline, Satoshi remains wealthier than prominent figures like Walmart heiress Alice Walton and Bloomberg L.P. co-founder Michael Bloomberg.

Earlier this Friday, Bitcoin’s price tumbled to an intraday low of $103,856 before recovering most of its losses. The drop came amid a volatile day in the crypto market, which also saw massive liquidation events in major altcoins such as Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP.

Satoshi’s legendary Bitcoin fortune—estimated at around 1.1 million BTC—was first uncovered by blockchain researcher Sergio Demian Lerner. He discovered a distinctive mining pattern in Bitcoin’s early blocks, leading to the belief that a single miner, likely Satoshi, accumulated the coins during Bitcoin’s first year. Despite countless “whale” wallets becoming active in recent years, Satoshi’s Bitcoin stash has never moved, fueling speculation about his identity and the fate of the coins.

Some analysts believe Satoshi may no longer be alive, which could mean his private keys—and the ability to access this immense wealth—are lost forever. If true, these coins might never enter circulation again, preserving Bitcoin’s scarcity.

At Bitcoin’s recent peak of $126,080, Satoshi’s fortune briefly topped $130 billion, sparking renewed discussion about whether he could become the world’s first trillionaire. However, that milestone remains distant as Bitcoin experiences heightened volatility.

Meanwhile, the Forbes billionaire list continues to be dominated by tech moguls like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, and Larry Page. Musk, currently valued at over $500 billion, leads the race toward trillionaire status—leaving even Bitcoin’s mysterious founder trailing behind in the digital wealth arena.