Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator, has once again seen the value of their Bitcoin holdings rise above the $100 billion mark. This increase comes as Bitcoin’s price climbs and recovers from recent lows.
With Bitcoin trading above $94,000, Nakamoto’s holdings, which have remained untouched since their creation, are now worth over $103 billion. This marks a notable milestone in the cryptocurrency market, especially as Bitcoin continues its upward trend in 2025.
Bitcoin Price Surge Drives Satoshi Nakamoto BTC Holdings To $100B
Over the past several days, the increase in Bitcoin price has seen Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin reserve gain value, bring back the billionaire status in the $100 billion category. The Bitcoin price broke the $90k level to touch a high of $94500 before consolidating at slightly lower values in other exchanges.
This price increase forms part of a rally that has seen Bitcoin surging by 27% above its five-month low it hit earlier this month, and just 3 weeks after turning 50 years.
Data from Arkham Intelligence reveals that Bitcoin creator Nakamoto holds approximately 1.1 million BTC, making them the largest individual holder of BTC. These holdings, which have been dormant for over a decade, have recently surpassed $103 billion, marking a significant point in the ongoing bullish trend for the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Holdings Remain Untouched
Despite the rise in Bitcoin’s price, Satoshi Nakamoto has not moved any of their holdings since they were mined in the early days of Bitcoin’s existence. The 1.1 million BTC linked to Nakamoto were mined using a unique “Patoshi Pattern.”
This specific set of blocks, mined between 2009 and 2010, was recognized for its distinct technical features, which are thought to have been created by a single entity.
The pattern is also tied to the only known Bitcoin transaction directly involving Nakamoto. This transaction, which took place in 2009, remains the only movement from the wallets associated with Nakamoto. Since that time, Nakamoto’s Bitcoin holdings have remained untouched. Despite the considerable value of these holdings, there is no indication that Nakamoto intends to sell or transfer any of this BTC.
Satoshi Nakamoto’s Holdings Compared to Institutional Investors
While BTC creator Satoshi Nakamoto remains the largest individual holder of BTC, several institutional investors now hold significant amounts of BTC as well. Entities like BlackRock and MicroStrategy have accumulated substantial Bitcoin reserves, often approaching levels similar to Nakamoto’s holdings.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF currently manages approximately 573,000 BTC, while MicroStrategy holds around 538,000 BTC. Combined, these institutions control over 1.1 million BTC, making them key players in the Bitcoin market. Despite the size of their holdings, these institutional Bitcoin reserves are subject to obligations to investors and regulators, which contrasts with Nakamoto’s unspent, privately held stash.
Tesla, another company in the Bitcoin space, also holds a significant amount of Bitcoin. According to its Q1 2025 earnings report, Tesla had around 11,509 BTC, valued at over $1 billion due to the rise in the BTC price.
While not on the same scale as BlackRock or MicroStrategy, Tesla’s BTC holdings show the growing corporate interest in the cryptocurrency. However, unlike Satoshi Nakamoto’s dormant holdings, Tesla has actively bought and held the cryptocurrency as part of its corporate strategy.
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