Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin Holdings Estimated at 1.096 Million BTC
Data from blockchain intelligence firm Arkham reveals that Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, controls an estimated 1.096 million BTC. At current market prices, this vast holding is valued at approximately $92 billion. The figure represents a significant portion of Bitcoin's supply, highlighting the concentration of wealth tied to its pseudonymous founder.
Arkham's analysis also sheds light on other major Bitcoin holders. Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, holds the largest individual Bitcoin wallet, with nearly 250,000 BTC. While substantial, this pales in comparison to the amount attributed to Satoshi, underscoring the unique scale of the founder's holdings.
The data provides a snapshot of Bitcoin's distribution, illustrating how a relatively small number of entities control a large portion of the cryptocurrency. The figures are based on blockchain intelligence and do not account for any potential private holdings not detected by current analysis methods.