
Satoshi Nakamoto briefly surpassed Bill Gates in net worth as Bitcoin surged.
A dip in Bitcoinโs price quickly pushed Nakamoto back below Gates.
The mystery of Nakamotoโs identity adds intrigue to cryptoโs wild wealth race.
It’s safe to say most of us did not see this coming! Bitcoinโs mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, briefly climbed higher than Bill Gates on the global wealth chart. But as quickly as it happened, a Bitcoin price drop pulled Nakamoto back down. Still, the moment sparked a fresh wave of interest in cryptoโs most famous ghost and the fortune theyโre quietly sitting on.
Bitcoin Rally Pushed Nakamoto Ahead of Gates
Nakamotoโs wallet, believed to hold 1.1 million BTC – around 5% of Bitcoinโs circulating supply – recently reached a massive $113.8 billion, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham.
That briefly put him ahead of Bill Gates, whose fortune stood at $112.9 billion, based on Forbesโ Real-Time Billionaires list. It was enough to make Nakamoto the 12th richest person in the world, if only for a moment. The surge was driven by optimism around a potential U.S.โChina trade deal, which helped push Bitcoinโs price higher.
But the Lead Didn’t Last Long
The crypto market, as always, had other plans. Bitcoinโs price slipped again, bringing Nakamotoโs estimated net worth back to around $114 billion as of May 31, 2025. Meanwhile, Gatesโ net worth has risen to $166.3 billion, putting a wide gap back between the two.
Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto, Anyway?
Nakamotoโs true identity remains one of cryptoโs biggest unanswered questions. Since Bitcoin launched in 2009, people have speculated that it could be Nick Szabo, Len Sassaman, or Peter Todd.
In 2024, a documentary titled Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery pointed the finger at Peter Todd but he quickly denied any connection. That only added to the legend of Satoshi: a billionaire who might not even know theyโre currently one of the wealthiest people alive.
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Could Nakamoto Catch Up to Elon Musk?
Topping Elon Musk, who currently has a net worth of $422.7 billion, would be a much bigger jump. For Nakamoto to match Musk, Bitcoin would need to skyrocket to $406,000 per coin. It sounds far-fetched, but in crypto, strange things happen all the time and this recent Gates moment proved that anythingโs possible.
Crypto’s Wealth Race: Whoโs Next?
This back-and-forth between Nakamoto and Gates shows just how unpredictable crypto can be. If Bitcoin rallies again, Nakamoto could easily reclaim the edge especially with Gatesโ wealth holding steady.
As the market keeps moving, the crypto world is watching closely – because in this game, one price spike could change everything.
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FAQs
No, Satoshiโs identity remains a mystery despite many theories; recent claims have been denied by the suspected individuals.
Yes, but Bitcoin would need to reach $406,000 per coin for Nakamoto to match Elon Muskโs current net worth.
Satoshi Nakamoto is believed to hold about 1.1 million BTC, roughly 5% of Bitcoinโs total circulating supply.