Satoshi Nakamoto is now the 11th richest person in the world
2025-07-14 04:06:20
Main Idea
Bitcoin's price surge could potentially make Satoshi Nakamoto the world's richest person if it reaches $370,000 per token, but this depends on other billionaires' net worths remaining unchanged.
Key Points
1. Satoshi Nakamoto is believed to hold 1.096 million Bitcoin (BTC), worth over $131 billion at current prices, which would place them at number 11 on Forbes' richest billionaires list.
2. Bitcoin would need to spike another 208% to hit $370,000 for Nakamoto to overtake Elon Musk, currently the top-ranked billionaire with a fortune of $274 billion.
3. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas predicted that if Bitcoin grows at its 'normal 50%/ann,' Nakamoto could climb to number two on the billionaires list by next year.
4. Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan predicted Bitcoin could hit $200,000 by the end of 2025, while BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes forecasted $250,000 by the end of the year.
5. Other notable Bitcoin holders include the Winklevoss twins, Tim Draper, and Michael Saylor, who hold significant amounts of BTC.
Description
Bitcoin would need to spike at least 208% and hit $370,000 per token for Satoshi Nakamoto to become richer than the top billionaire on the Forbes billionaires list.
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