Satoshi Overtakes Zara Founder as BTC Holdings Soar by $4 Billion

Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, has recently surpassed one of Europe’s most prominent billionaires in the global wealth rankings.

According to blockchain analytics firm Arkham, Satoshi's net worth increased significantly (more than $4 billion) when the Bitcoin price soared on Thursday, putting him ahead of Amancio Ortega, the creator of fashion behemoth Zara.

With Bitcoin's price rising lately, Satoshi’s 1.096 million $BTC stash has lifted his estimated net worth higher in the elite rankings, placing him as the 12th richest man in the world.

Despite this enormous wealth, Satoshi’s identity remains unknown. The Bitcoin addresses linked to the Bitcoin creator have never moved, fueling speculation about whether the coins will ever be touched.

Satoshi's $BTC stockpile has remained untouched since Bitcoin's inception, adding to the mystery surrounding his identity and motives.

Satoshi now worth $129.42 billion

Bitcoin extended its gains on Friday, following its record surge to a high of $116,842 on Thursday, when Bitcoin ETFs had their largest day of inflows of the year.

The flagship cryptocurrency's price last increased by 6.28% to $117,906, according to CoinMarketCap data. Earlier, it reached a record high of $118,909.

The move helped propel the Bitcoin holdings of $BTC pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto higher by 6.22%, or $8 billion, to stand at a current $129.42 billion, according to the Arkham website.

On Thursday, Bitcoin ETFs saw their largest day of inflows of 2025 at $1.18 billion. For the week, Bitcoin is on track to obtain a nearly 10% gain.