Bitcoin’s 30% Drop Cuts Satoshi Nakamoto’s Wealth to $95 Billion, Pushing the Mysterious Creator Behind Bill Gates

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Fortune Takes a Hit as Bitcoin Slides Over 30 Percent

The mysterious figure behind Bitcoin has seen a dramatic decline in their estimated net worth as the cryptocurrency experienced a sharp correction.

Just over a month ago, Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin holdings were valued at $137 billion, according to Arkham Intelligence, making the pseudonymous creator the 11th richest person globally if considered an individual, ahead of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

Since reaching an all-time high of $126,080 in early October, Bitcoin has dropped more than 30%, trading recently around $87,281.

This decline has reduced Satoshi’s estimated net worth to $95.8 billion, placing them as the 20th richest person in the world, now below Gates, whose net worth sits at $104.4 billion.

How Much Bitcoin Does Satoshi Control

Experts have estimated Satoshi’s holdings using the “Patoshi Pattern,” a distinctive mining pattern identified in the earliest Bitcoin blocks.

This analysis has identified more than 22,000 early Bitcoin addresses likely controlled by the creator, all largely untouched for over a decade.

Analysis suggests the creator controls roughly 1.1 million BTC, closely aligning with Arkham Intelligence’s tracking of 1.096 million BTC.

The real value of Satoshi’s wealth, however, could differ substantially.

Off-chain assets or other holdings remain unknown, and while Forbes estimates private wealth in its billionaire rankings, it has not included Satoshi due to unverifiable identity and dormant status of the coins.

Despite this, the scale of Satoshi’s holdings remains highly visible on the blockchain, attracting ongoing attention.

Why Satoshi Might Reappear Amid Quantum Threats

The rise of quantum computing has sparked renewed discussion about Satoshi’s potential involvement in the future of Bitcoin.

Experts warn that powerful quantum computers could one day break early Bitcoin cryptography, a scenario sometimes referred to as “Q-Day.”

Proposals have already surfaced to freeze Satoshi’s coins or hard fork Bitcoin to protect the network.

Joseph Chalom, co-CEO of SharpLink Gaming, speculated in September that Satoshi could reveal themselves if such changes are required.

He said,

“I have a wild idea that at some point—five, 10 years from now—when the Bitcoin network needs to be quantum-proofed, there will be some really important decisions around standards and encryption.

There'll be decisions about whether you need to hard fork the protocol and what you do with wallets that are dormant.”

Film and Public Interest Keep the Mystery Alive

Satoshi’s identity continues to fascinate, with the mystery reaching global audiences through projects like the 2026 film “Killing Satoshi”, which explores both the origin of Bitcoin and the geopolitical implications of its dormant wealth.

Despite the volatility, Satoshi’s fortune remains untouched for over 15 years, serving as a persistent symbol of Bitcoin’s beginnings.

Should Bitcoin climb back to $320,000–$370,000, Satoshi could theoretically become the world’s richest individual, though for now the enormous stash remains a frozen yet highly visible testament to the network’s origins.