During the weekend, a significant transaction involving 2.5 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $181,000, was made to the wallet associated with Satoshi Nakamoto. Satoshi Nakamoto is recognized as the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, who introduced the revolutionary cryptocurrency in 2008 through a foundational whitepaper and subsequently disappeared from public acknowledgment around 2011.
This recent transaction is particularly noteworthy as it was directed to the genesis address, the very first wallet on the Bitcoin blockchain. This wallet was established by Satoshi when he mined the first block on January 3, 2009, marking the onset of the Bitcoin network's existence.
It is vital to note that any funds sent to this historic wallet remain inaccessible. Security experts and blockchain analysts have concluded that the private keys necessary to move any Bitcoin from this address are either irretrievably lost or have been intentionally destroyed, rendering any contributions to this address permanently stationary.
While high-value transfers to Satoshi's wallet are rare, they do happen occasionally. Over the years, Bitcoin enthusiasts have often sent minor amounts as a tribute to Satoshi's role in the cryptocurrency's inception and development.
As of now, Satoshi's wallet holds a staggering 1.1 million Bitcoin, translating to roughly $77 billion at current market rates. This immense fortune places Satoshi as the 25th wealthiest individual globally, trailing behind Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, according to real-time metrics reported by Forbes. Notably, during the Bitcoin price surge in 2025, Satoshi’s holdings peaked at $129 billion, surpassing even the wealth of Dell's CEO, Michael Dell.