Overview
- Bitcoin has fallen more than 30% from its early October peak near $126,000 to around $86,000–$87,000, driving the reassessment of the holdings tied to Satoshi Nakamoto.
- Arkham Intelligence pegs the Patoshi‑attributed stash at about 1.096 million BTC, with its dollar value dropping from roughly $137–$138 billion to about $95.8–$96 billion in a month.
- The paper wealth drop moves the pseudonymous holder down to roughly 18th–20th in implied global rankings, now below Bill Gates at around $104 billion, by comparative estimates.
- Forbes and similar lists do not include Satoshi because identity and control cannot be verified, and the estimate remains an on-chain, unrealized figure.
- Debate in the crypto community continues over quantum-era risks, with speculative proposals ranging from freezing long-dormant coins to a hard fork for quantum-resistant upgrades.