Overview

• Satoshi’s estimated 1.1 million BTC stash is now worth between $129 billion and $134 billion, putting the pseudonymous founder at 11th or 12th on global rich lists.
• None of the coins mined in 2009–10 has moved since 2010, fueling ongoing speculation about Nakamoto’s fate and intentions.
• The true identity of Bitcoin’s creator remains a mystery despite theories linking figures such as Hal Finney, Nick Szabo, Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey.
• Bitcoin’s market capitalization has surged to roughly $2.4 trillion, bolstered by record highs driven by ETF inflows and institutional demand.
• A 2024 UK High Court ruling confirmed Craig Wright is not Satoshi and legally barred him from claiming the founder’s identity.