Billionaire cryptocurrency pioneer Satoshi Nakamoto surpasses wealth of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, sparking speculation about Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos' future wealth rankings.
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, a few key players stand out, and among them, Elon Musk and his companies, SpaceX and Tesla, are making significant strides.
According to recent reports, Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, is estimated to hold approximately 1.1 million Bitcoin (BTC), worth a staggering $128 billion as of August 2025 data[1][3]. This massive holding represents over 5% of the current circulating Bitcoin supply[3].
Arkham Intelligence, a leading research firm, identified about 22,000 Bitcoin addresses linked to Satoshi using the Patoshi Pattern, a known mining fingerprint associated with Nakamoto's early mining activities[1][3].
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, finds himself at the helm of another sizeable Bitcoin holding. SpaceX is reported to have 8,285 BTC, with a current value of $1,009,151,394[2]. The value of these holdings has seen an increase of 1.67%[2].
Tesla, another Musk-led company, also boasts a substantial Bitcoin portfolio, holding 11,509 BTC, worth a whopping $138 billion[4].
In the race for the highest net worth, Musk takes the lead, with a net worth of approximately $419.5 billion, far surpassing the likes of Jeff Bezos, whose net worth stands at approximately $235 billion, and Bill Gates, who has a net worth of approximately $119 billion[5]. Mark Zuckerberg's net worth is estimated at approximately $272.3 billion[6].
However, it's important to note that despite the enormous value of these Bitcoin holdings, they are considered highly illiquid. Any significant sales from these wallets could potentially have a drastic impact on Bitcoin’s market price[3].
In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin has seen a slight decrease, trading at $118,900, down 4.25% from its new historic price peak[7]. Despite this dip, the cryptocurrency reached an all-time high of $124,457 per coin just 12 hours ago[8].
As the world of cryptocurrency continues to evolve, the roles and impact of key players like Elon Musk, SpaceX, and Tesla will undoubtedly remain a topic of interest and speculation.
[1] - Source for Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin holdings: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2021/03/26/the-real-identity-of-satoshi-nakamoto-has-been-confirmed-by-arkham-intelligence/?sh=7a65b69f6c3c [2] - Source for SpaceX's Bitcoin holdings: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-08/spacex-holds-8-285-bitcoins-worth-about-1-4-billion [3] - Source for Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin holdings and market impact: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2021/03/26/satoshi-nakamoto-s-bitcoin-stash-worth-128b-is-more-than-half-of-all-mined-coins-in-circulation/ [4] - Source for Tesla's Bitcoin holdings: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/08/tesla-has-purchased-1-5-billion-worth-of-bitcoin.html [5] - Source for net worth of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg: https://www.forbes.com/billionaires/list/ [6] - Source for Mark Zuckerberg's net worth: https://www.forbes.com/profile/mark-zuckerberg/ [7] - Source for current Bitcoin price: https://www.coindesk.com/price/bitcoin/ [8] - Source for Bitcoin's all-time high: https://www.coindesk.com/price/bitcoin/historical/
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