$BTC #BTC With Bitcoin's price remaining stable above $100,000, this may be enough to make Satoshi Nakamoto the second richest person in the world by next year. If the largest cryptocurrency reaches $200,000, it would give him a net worth of $219 billion.

Many analysts agree that this price is realistic and possible in the medium to short term. It's unlikely that Satoshi will be officially recognized as an individual with very high wealth, but he will be an important benchmark for success anyway.

Satoshi's eternal legacy

Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has been completely off the grid for years, yet he still casts a long shadow over the entire cryptocurrency industry.

His original vision is a recurring topic of discussion, and his legendary stash of Bitcoin is considered an important benchmark for the industry. Satoshi holds over 1.1 million BTC, and his holdings continue to grow from various donations.

Despite some recent hiccups, Bitcoin's price is performing very well at the moment. Analysts can point to the strong fundamentals of the asset, and BTC is attracting institutional investment by showing low volatility.

Satoshi Nakamoto's wallet - or more precisely, the collection of wallets attributed to him - still receives small amounts of Bitcoin. Some people send BTC to Satoshi's addresses as a tribute, to draw attention, or as part of social or promotional stunts.

At the same time, Bitcoin users often send money to Satoshi's wallets as a sign of respect or belief in Bitcoin's origin story. These coins are considered 'burned' since the keys are assumed to be inaccessible.

Also, in some cases, these may be used for 'dusting' attacks, where attackers send small amounts to track wallet activity and identify users. However, this is less significant for a known dormant address like Satoshi's address.

The coins held by Satoshi in this wallet have not been moved from their original addresses since they were mined between 2009 and 2010. The fact that Satoshi has not touched these coins reinforces confidence in Bitcoin's decentralization.

If moved at any time, this could trigger a significant market reaction and raise questions about Satoshi's intentions.

At this rate, Satoshi will become the second richest person in the world if Bitcoin continues on these trends.

The undisputed billionaire

Specifically, Satoshi holds more than 1.1 million BTC, which would translate to $219 billion if Bitcoin reaches $200,000. At this level, Satoshi would have a net worth higher than any current billionaire except Elon Musk, another cryptocurrency holder.

Satoshi's identity remains a mystery, but his large holdings of cryptocurrencies are well documented.

Is this possible? Certainly. Over the past few weeks, several analysts, from Max Keiser to Standard Chartered and more, have claimed that BTC could reach $200,000 by late 2025 or early 2026.

At the same time, Satoshi's Bitcoin holdings will only increase, ensuring that his net worth will rise in turn.

Of course, with Satoshi's identity unclear, it's unlikely that many official rankings would include him regardless of Bitcoin's value. For all we know, he may have already died.

However, the cryptocurrency community has looked at his legacy for over a decade, and that won't change. If he holds over $200 billion in BTC at any time, we will remember him as a victory.