Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, has once again joined the ranks of the world’s wealthiest individuals, with an estimated crypto fortune exceeding $102 billion. This milestone comes as Bitcoin prices surged past $93,000 this week, fueling a renewed bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin’s Price Surge and Market Momentum
Bitcoin’s recent price surge, up over 5% in just the last 24 hours, is part of a broader rally that has seen the cryptocurrency gain 12% since April 14. With a current market capitalization of approximately $1.85 trillion, Bitcoin continues to break through resistance levels, signaling a strong resurgence in the market.
Satoshi’s Untouched Bitcoin Holdings
The bulk of Nakamoto’s fortune, around 1.096 million BTC, has remained untouched for over a decade. These coins are tied to a specific set of early mined blocks, known as the “Patoshi Pattern,” which were mined between January and May of 2009. The unique, non-overlapping nonce pattern and consistent block intervals suggest these blocks were mined by a single individual or entity—likely Nakamoto himself.
These coins represent the only confirmed addresses from which Nakamoto ever moved Bitcoin, with the last transaction occurring in 2009. Since then, these holdings have remained dormant, making them some of the most famous and unyielding assets in the cryptocurrency world.
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