Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise: Satoshi Nakamoto’s Fortune Soars to $120 Billion
As Bitcoin continues its unprecedented rally, the mysterious creator Satoshi Nakamoto has emerged as one of the world's wealthiest entities. With an estimated 1.96 million BTC now valued at $120 billion, Nakamoto briefly surpassed traditional finance magnates to become the 11th richest globally. This development highlights both the legendary status of Bitcoin's creator and the potential market impact of these untouched holdings.
Bitcoin’s Mysterious Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Ranks Among World’s Wealthiest
Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated 1.96 million BTC holdings have surged to a $120 billion valuation amid Bitcoin’s latest rally, briefly touching $112,000 before stabilizing NEAR $110,000. The pseudonymous creator now stands as the 11th richest entity globally—surpassing traditional finance magnates.
Market observers note Nakamoto’s untouched stash represents both cryptographic legend and latent selling pressure. CoinMarketCap data shows BTC’s market dominance expanding as institutional inflows accelerate.
BlackRock Flags Quantum Computing as Potential Threat to Bitcoin's Security
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF prospectus has cast a spotlight on an emerging risk to cryptocurrency networks: quantum computing. The asset manager warns that while current quantum systems lack the capability to compromise Bitcoin's encryption, future advancements could theoretically break the cryptographic safeguards underpinning blockchain security.
The disclosure comes as institutional interest in digital assets reaches new heights, juxtaposing long-term technological threats against near-term adoption trends. Quantum computers leverage quantum bits (qubits) that can perform complex calculations exponentially faster than classical computers, potentially rendering current encryption methods obsolete.
Market participants appear divided on the immediacy of this threat. Some view it as a distant concern given present technological constraints, while others argue the crypto industry must begin developing quantum-resistant solutions today. This debate unfolds against a backdrop of growing institutional bitcoin exposure, with BlackRock's own ETF accumulating over $18 billion in assets since launch.
Public Companies Accelerate Bitcoin Accumulation as Institutional Adoption Grows
Bitcoin's role in corporate treasuries has shifted from speculative experiment to strategic imperative. Between November 2024 and May 2025, publicly traded companies doubled their BTC holdings from 394,131 to 786,857 coins according to Bitwise research. This 392,726 BTC acquisition represents nearly $25 billion at current prices—a staggering institutional endorsement.
The six-month accumulation pace suggests corporations are treating Bitcoin as a non-correlated reserve asset rather than a trading position. At the current run rate of 196,363 BTC per quarter, corporate demand alone could absorb 10% of Bitcoin's remaining unmined supply within three years. MicroStrategy's pioneering strategy now appears prescient as blue-chip firms follow suit.
Satoshi Nakamoto Enters World's Top 11 Richest as Bitcoin Surges to $112K
Bitcoin's unprecedented rally to $112,000 has propelled its enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, into the upper echelons of global wealth. With an estimated 1.96 million BTC held in dormant wallets since 2011, Nakamoto's $120 billion fortune now ranks 11th worldwide—surpassing most tech billionaires and trailing only Google's Sergey Brin.
The unmoved 5.2% of total Bitcoin supply under Nakamoto's control represents a latent market force. Arkham Intelligence confirms these cold wallets haven't budged for 14 years, creating both fascination and tension within crypto markets. Such concentrated holdings could theoretically move markets, yet their perpetual stillness speaks volumes about Bitcoin's original ethos.
Bitcoin Faces Risk of Pullback to $100K as Momentum Indicator Diverges Bearishly
Bitcoin's bull run shows signs of fatigue as technical indicators flash warnings. The cryptocurrency hovers near $108,000, testing a key trendline that has supported its meteoric rise from $75,000 to recent all-time highs above $110,000.
Market momentum appears to be waning despite bullish catalysts, including reports of a $3 billion crypto acquisition plan by the TRUMP family media company. The 30-day rate of change (ROC) indicator has formed a bearish divergence—a classic technical pattern where prices climb while underlying momentum weakens.
Adam Back Invests $1.5M in Swedish Firm Leading Bitcoin Treasury Shift
Adam Back, the cypherpunk referenced in Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin whitepaper, has invested $1.5 million in H100 Group, a Swedish digital health firm transitioning part of its treasury to Bitcoin. The funding round, which totaled $2.2 million, included additional backing from strategic investors.
H100 Group confirmed its Bitcoin purchase on May 22, citing financial pressures and a strategic alignment with Bitcoin’s principles. CEO Sander Andersen emphasized Bitcoin’s cultural and philosophical fit with the company’s AI-driven health ecosystem, calling it more than just a hedge.
The MOVE mirrors MicroStrategy’s treasury strategy, signaling growing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a reserve asset. No other cryptocurrencies or exchanges were mentioned in the announcement.
