Satoshi Nakamoto is now richer than Bill Gates
Main Idea
Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin holdings are now worth more than Bill Gates' net worth, and Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, becoming the fifth largest asset globally.
Key Points
1. Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin holdings are valued at $133.5 billion, surpassing Bill Gates' net worth of $118.7 billion.
2. Bitcoin reached a new all-time high on August 14, 2025, with a 3.4% daily gain and a market cap of $2.456 trillion.
3. Bitcoin is now the fifth largest asset in the world, surpassing Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL).
4. Factors contributing to Bitcoin's rise include easier monetary policy from the Federal Reserve and regulatory developments like the Ripple v. SEC case.
5. President Donald Trump's initiatives to include alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plans have opened up $12 trillion in potential investment into Bitcoin.
Description
Satoshi Nakamoto , the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin ( BTC ), is as wealthy as he is elusive, and he’s only getting richer. Namely, the mastermind behind the world’s first and most popular cryptocurrency is now worth nearly $133.5 billion. The number puts him ahead of Bill Gates in terms of net worth, as the Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) founder is worth “only” $118.7 billion. SATOSHI NAKAMOTO IS NOW RICHER THAN BILL GATES SATOSHI NET WORTH: $133.5B BILL GATES NET WORTH: $118.7B pic.twitter.com/ys...
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