- Satoshi’s Bitcoin wallet gained $7.46B in one day, pushing him past Michael Dell with zero trades or movement.
- With 1.096M BTC now worth $128.9B, Satoshi holds 3.5% of all Bitcoin and ranks 11th among the world’s richest people.
- Bitcoin’s $6.81K price jump on July 11 reshaped global wealth ranks as Dell’s net worth dropped $346M that day.
Satoshi Nakamoto has climbed to the 11th spot on the global wealth leaderboard with a net worth of $128.9 billion. The move comes after a single-day gain of $7.46 billion driven by Bitcoin’s price surge to $117,597.
BTC Price Spike Reshapes Global Wealth Standings
In a post by Arkham, the firm confirmed that Satoshi’s holdings increased by $7.4 billion on July 11, 2025. The portfolio now reflects a total of 1.096 million BTC, entirely valued at $128.93 billion. With Bitcoin climbing by $6,810 per coin in one session, the wallet overtook Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell.
Dell’s net worth dropped to $125.3 billion following a $346 million decline on the same day. That shift places Satoshi directly above Dell on the Forbes billionaire list. Satoshi now ranks as the 11th richest person globally, based solely on on-chain Bitcoin holdings.
Asset Concentration and Institutional Impact
According to Arkham, the wallet’s value is derived from a single asset-Bitcoin-with no other cryptocurrencies or stocks involved. This direct exposure underscores the scale of Nakamoto’s original BTC allocation. The portfolio remains fully visible on-chain and untouched, yet continues gaining value without any trading activity.
Analysts note that this single-asset performance highlights Bitcoin’s emerging role in global wealth formation. As BTC grows, portfolios like Nakamoto’s now challenge traditional diversified investment strategies. Moreover, the wallet has gained recognition for its long-term holding power without any selling history.
Volatility Drives Ranking Shifts Among Billionaires
Satoshi’s net worth rose swiftly as Bitcoin posted a significant rally within hours. This price movement alone reshaped the global wealth leaderboard, signaling the rapid impact of crypto on financial rankings. Dell’s concurrent decline underscores the volatility gap between equities and crypto.
Observers pointed to the mystery surrounding Satoshi’s profile, noting the impact of an inactive wallet on real-world rankings. “The richest man who never needed to market a thing,” one analyst remarked in response to the news. Another added, “He might not even be alive, yet still reshapes the billionaire list.”
Satoshi’s wallet now stands as one of the most valuable single-asset holdings ever tracked on-chain. With 3.5% of all Bitcoin in existence tied to this identity, the implications continue drawing interest from both market watchers and historians.
