Satoshi Nakamoto Surpasses Bill Gates: Bitcoin Creator Becomes the 12th Richest Person on the Planet

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The mysterious founder of Bitcoin, known under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, has climbed into the ranks of the world’s financial elite thanks to the sharp rise in the price of the largest cryptocurrency. He now holds the 12th spot among the richest people in the world, surpassing both Bill Gates and the Walton family, with his wealth estimated at an astonishing $133.6 billion.

Bitcoin’s Surge Reshuffles the World’s Rich List Bitcoin reached a new all-time average of $124,400, dramatically boosting the value of Satoshi’s holdings – approximately 1.1 million BTC. This surge pushed him ahead of Bill Gates ($118.7 billion) and Rob Walton and family, bringing him within striking distance of Michael Dell. The Bitcoin rally has also brought gains to other major investors. Elon Musk’s stake in SpaceX rose to $1.02 billion, while MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin reserves climbed to $77.2 billion.

From Anonymous Creator to Billionaire Sixteen years ago, Bitcoin was virtually worthless. The first recorded transaction was the legendary 10,000 BTC for two pizzas on May 22, 2010 – now celebrated as Bitcoin Pizza Day.

Over time, Bitcoin’s milestones included:

🔹 2013 – first break above $1,000

🔹 2017 – surge to $20,000

🔹 2021 – breakthrough above $60,000

🔹 2025 – surpassing $100,000 and now $124,000 The current rise is driven by a mix of factors: institutional buying, support for cryptocurrencies from President Donald Trump, expectations of interest rate cuts, inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, and growing global demand.

Bitcoin Overtakes Tech Giants Bitcoin’s market capitalization has exceeded $2.4 trillion, surpassing Alphabet (Google). This solidifies its position as the dominant digital asset – often called “digital gold.” Satoshi Nakamoto, who vanished from public life in 2010, continues to reap the rewards of his work even after 15 years of absence. Every new Bitcoin price milestone boosts his net worth and strengthens his position among the most powerful individuals on Earth.

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