Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, has been valued as the 11th richest person in the world due to his fortune of 1.096 million BTC, amounting to $129.23 billion according to Arkham Intelligence.
Satoshi Nakamoto's Wealth
According to Forbes, although Satoshi Nakamoto is not officially included in the real-time billionaire tracker, he has a net worth of $129.23 billion, placing him above Michael Dell, whose net worth is $125.1 billion.
Predictions for Bitcoin's Price
Anonymous trader apsk32 predicted that Bitcoin could reach a price of $400,000, based on a mathematical model of network growth where Bitcoin follows the path of gold, which peaked at $3,500.05 per ounce. The trader noted that modeling Bitcoin’s price against the US dollar is inaccurate, as the Federal Reserve will continue to print money.
Current Bitcoin Market Figures
In the past 7 days, Bitcoin has surged over 9.6%, rising from $108,301 to an all-time high of $118,667. Currently, Bitcoin trades at $117,934 with a 24-hour trading volume of $19.8 billion. The market capitalization of Bitcoin stands at $2.343 trillion with 19,891,615 coins in circulation.
Satoshi Nakamoto's wealth showcases the significant impact of Bitcoin on the economy and financial markets. Price predictions for the cryptocurrency continue to evolve, highlighting its volatility and potential for growth in the future.