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Story: Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Wealth Hits $120B

By Maheen Hernandez

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Satoshi Nakamoto, the legendary and anonymous creator of Bitcoin, has once again grabbed the world's attention — not through any public appearance or action, but because of the…

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Bitcoin’s historic price surge, which briefly brought it close to $112,000 before correcting slightly to around $109,000, is the sole driver behind this astronomical wealth.

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The existence of these wallets and the unspent coins within them has been confirmed by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence.

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Community reactions have been mixed. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), users have dubbed Nakamoto “the world’s most silent billionaire,” a nod to his absence and the…

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What makes Nakamoto’s rise on the wealth charts even more fascinating is how it highlights Bitcoin’s transformation over time.

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This divergence between rising price and falling on-chain utility suggests a fundamental change in how the market perceives Bitcoin.

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Nakamoto’s climb past Bill Gates on the rich list has also fueled speculation about whether he could one day overtake the likes of Elon Musk or Bernard Arnault.

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Ultimately, Nakamoto's towering fortune, achieved through nothing more than early innovation and patience, underscores Bitcoin’s impact on global finance.

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