Ah, the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto, the mastermind behind Bitcoin, has once again left the world in awe. As the cryptocurrency market continues to flourish, our mysterious friend has surpassed one of Europe‘s most prominent billionaires in the global wealth rankings.
According to the blockchain analytics firm Arkham, Satoshi’s net worth has increased significantly (more than $4 billion) when the Bitcoin price soared on Thursday, putting him ahead of Amancio Ortega, the creator of fashion behemoth Zara.
SATOSHI NAKAMOTO IS NOW THE 12TH RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD
The value of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin holdings increased by $4 Billion today.
This places him just ahead of Amancio Ortega, the founder of Zara.
— Arkham (@arkham) July 10, 2025
With Bitcoin’s price rising lately, Satoshi’s 1.096 million BTC stash has lifted his estimated net worth higher in the elite rankings, placing him as the 12th richest man in the world. And yet, his identity remains a mystery.
The Bitcoin addresses linked to the Bitcoin creator have never moved, fueling speculation about whether the coins will ever be touched. Satoshi’s BTC stockpile has remained untouched since Bitcoin’s inception, adding to the mystery surrounding his identity and motives.
Satoshi now worth $129.42 billion
Bitcoin extended its gains on Friday, following its record surge to a high of $116,842 on Thursday, when Bitcoin ETFs had their largest day of inflows of the year.
The flagship cryptocurrency’s price last increased by 6.28% to $117,906, according to CoinMarketCap data. Earlier, it reached a record high of $118,909.
The move helped propel the Bitcoin holdings of BTC pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto higher by 6.22%, or $8 billion, to stand at a current $129.42 billion, according to the Arkham website.
On Thursday, Bitcoin ETFs saw their largest day of inflows of 2025 at $1.18 billion. For the week, Bitcoin is on track to obtain a nearly 10% gain.
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2025-07-11 17:37