Satoshi Nakamoto May Exceed Elon Musk at This BTC Value
What if—and hear us out—infamous BTC copycat Craig Wright really happened to be Satoshi Nakamoto?
Nope, not a chance.
Creator of 
Bitcoin ▲3.01% Satoshi Nakamoto, regardless of their true identity, has just entered the ranks of the top 11 wealthiest individuals globally.
With Bitcoin surging past $120,000, Nakamoto’s iconic reserve of 1.096 million Bitcoin has skyrocketed to over $131 billion, according to Arkham Intelligence. This positions the faceless founder above Dell CEO Michael Dell and other notable financiers. Here’s the amount BTC needs to appreciate to topple the charts:
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Bitcoin Would Need to Reach $370,000 for Nakamoto to Top Forbes’ Billionaire Rankings
For Nakamoto to secure the number one spot, BTC would need to soar to approximately $370,000, a 208% increase from current figures. This would push them ahead of Elon Musk, who presently occupies the #1 position with an estimated net worth of $404 billion.
“If Bitcoin sustains its typical 50% annual growth, Nakamoto will likely ascend to number two within the next year or so.” – Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg
BTC could actually create the first anonymous wealthiest person globally.
Satoshi Nakamoto would outrank Elon Musk’s current wealth if BTC hits $370,000. pic.twitter.com/CW6sEgUp1G
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) July 14, 2025
Other billionaires in the upper echelons include Oracle’s Larry Ellison ($274B) and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg ($274B), which means Nakamoto would surpass some of the most renowned tech founders with a bit more uptrend movement.
$400K Bitcoin? Various Models Indicate It’s Possible
A well-known anonymous trader, apsk32, has recently revisited a long-term model that compares Bitcoin’s crypto market cap to historical gold price trends. This framework is based on:
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Gold’s ascent to $3,500/oz
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Bitcoin’s crypto market cap in relation to historical gold valuations
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A Metcalfe’s Law-style logarithmic chart tracking protocol expansion
According to this model, $400,000 is the next “reasonable cap,” dictated by how Bitcoin has historically adhered to growth bands. However, apsk32 warns that, “Predictions are educated guesses adorned in charts. They assist in identifying potential trajectories, but markets frequently catch everyone off guard.”
At least he’s being truthful.
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Analysts Weigh In on BTC Short-Term: Additional Gains Likely, But Speed Will Vary
Momentum is strong, with multiple analysts presenting uptrend but diverse forecasts.
Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x, estimates a 60% likelihood of BTC reaching $133,000 by September. Meanwhile, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, is even more ambitious: predicting $250,000 by year-end.
I was somewhat downtrend in my last writing because of TGA refill. What changed?$BTC broke through ATH on solid volume$ETH is catching up and will excel, brace for a massive alt szn.
Market believes Trump will TACO on tariffs, so why not: @MaelstromFund is loading up!— Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) July 11, 2025
As for Satoshi, there hasn’t been a transaction in more than ten years. Whether it’s a matter of principle or they’re no longer with us (RIP?), the silence has become part of their narrative.
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Key Takeaways
- With BTC surpassing $120,000, Nakamoto’s iconic reserve of 1.096 million BTC has surpassed $131 billion.
- The momentum for Bitcoin is robust, with analysts providing bullish but diverse forecasts.
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