Satoshi Nakamoto's assets evaporate by nearly $43 billion as Bitcoin price drops over 30%

Satoshi Nakamoto’s legendary Bitcoin holdings have just recorded an estimated decrease of nearly $43 billion, as BTC’s price plummeted over 30% from its all-time high.

The anonymous founder’s 1.1 million Bitcoin reserve, tracked using the Patoshi mining model, has dropped from $138 billion in October to around $96 billion at present. This sharp decline has caused Satoshi to fall from 11th to 20th place on the list of the world’s richest people, now ranked just below Bill Gates.

Bitcoin Price Plunges: What’s Next for Satoshi’s Fortune?

According to Arkham Intelligence—a leading blockchain analytics firm—Satoshi’s asset valuation is determined through mining activity analysis and on-chain data.

The “Patoshi Pattern” model, discovered by expert Sergio Lerner, has identified over 22,000 early Bitcoin wallet addresses, most likely controlled by a single individual, widely believed to be Satoshi Nakamoto. These Bitcoins have remained untouched for over a decade, continuing to be the subject of relentless debate and speculation.

HiBitcoin price performance (BTC) | Source: TradingViewOn October 6, 2025, when Bitcoin hit its all-time high of $126,296, Satoshi’s reserve was valued at $138.92 billion. However, since then, Bitcoin’s price has fallen over 30%, currently trading around $87,390.

As a result, Satoshi’s total Bitcoin assets are now only $96.129 billion, meaning nearly $43 billion has “evaporated” in just a few short weeks.

If included in Forbes’ list of global billionaires, Satoshi would be ranked just below Bill Gates and above Françoise Bettencourt Meyers & family, at 20th place.

VSatoshi’s position among the world’s richest people | Source: ForbesDespite possessing a massive fortune, Satoshi Nakamoto has yet to be officially recognized by Forbes or other asset ranking organizations. The reason is unclear legal status, along with the fact that this fortune has remained “dormant” for many years with no signs of movement or ownership confirmation.

“Forbes does not include Satoshi Nakamoto in the billionaire rankings because we cannot verify whether this is a living individual or a group of people,” a representative of the magazine stated.

Ironically, Satoshi’s assets have become among the most visible fortunes thanks to blockchain transparency.

Many experts believe that Forbes and other ranking organizations should consider recognizing anonymous crypto wallets, even if the owner’s identity is unknown.

However, the long-term “hibernation” of these assets also raises questions: Have they been lost, are they inaccessible, or were they abandoned intentionally—a scenario rare among billionaires.

The Threat from Quantum Technology and the Satoshi Mystery

The rise of quantum computing is sparking new debates about the future and true identity of Satoshi. Since quantum computers could break early Bitcoin encryption, some experts propose freezing Satoshi’s coins or splitting the network before “Q-Day.” If these risks become real, whoever controls the coins may be forced to reveal themselves.

The mystery of Nakamoto will continue to draw global attention in 2026, when the film “Killing Satoshi” is released, exploring the secrets and geopolitical impact of the “dormant” Bitcoin fortune.

Until these Bitcoins are moved or confirmed lost, Satoshi’s fortune remains a symbol of Bitcoin’s origin and the greatest secret in the crypto world.

If Bitcoin reaches $320,000–$370,000, Satoshi could become the world’s richest person. But for now, these holdings have stayed untouched for over 15 years—clearly visible, yet out of reach.

Ong Giao