Bitcoin’s inventor is now mingling with the mega-rich and could one day outshine Elon Musk‘s $445 billion fortune to become the richest person around. Currently, Satoshi Nakamoto has secured a spot in the top 20, and depending on the amount of BTC you believe this mysterious creator possesses, he’s either the 10th or 16th richest person on the planet. The figures in this article are calculated using the current exchange rate of BTC at $106,300 per coin, as of 10:10 a.m. Eastern Time on Dec. 16.

Some folks reckon Nakamoto has about 1 million BTC, which at today’s rates equals more than $106.3 billion. This would slot Nakamoto right in at the 16th spot, just below Bill Gates of Microsoft fame ($107B), but above financial magnate Michael Bloomberg. However, some estimates in the crypto community suggest Nakamoto might actually own over 1.2 million BTC, or as timechainindex.com indicates, around 1.123 million BTC.

If Satoshi owns 1.123 million BTC, the creator would be the 10th richest on the planet. This article is based on BTC prices at $106.3K.

This supposed treasure trove would be valued at $119.3 billion, pushing Nakamoto ahead of Amancio Ortega ($118.8B), who’s listed as the 10th richest on the planet by Forbes’ real-time billionaire tracker. Now, if we imagine Elon Musk’s net worth staying steady at $445 billion, each of Nakamoto’s bitcoins would need to be worth more than about $396,615.23 for the inventor’s stash to eclipse Musk’s wealth.

The fluctuating value of bitcoin could redefine the hierarchy of wealth, with Nakamoto’s wealth potentially soaring based on the leading crypto asset’s market dynamics. If bitcoin increases its fiat value, the enigmatic figure could ascend to new heights of financial dominance, reshaping the very notion of wealth in the digital age.

However, the anonymity of Satoshi Nakamoto adds an intriguing layer of mystery to this saga. Without public confirmation of holdings, Nakamoto’s position among the world’s elite remains speculative, leaving room for endless debate on the true extent of his wealth and influence in the ever-evolving world of finance.

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