Satoshi Nakamoto’s fortune hits $130 billion
With Bitcoin trading above $118,000, Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1.1 million BTC now worth over $130 billion.
- $130 billion whale. These coins have remained untouched since 2009.
The mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has seen their fortune balloon to an estimated $130 billion as Bitcoin trades above $118,000.
According to blockchain data, wallets believed to belong to the enigmatic Bitcoin creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, contain around 1.1 million BTC, which have remained untouched since the early days of Bitcoin’s launch in 2009. With Bitcoin’s recent surge, the value of these holdings has risen.
XRP dominates institutional inflows
XRP gaining upper hand over first cryptocurrency in institutional inflows.
The market for digital assets is changing due to capital rotation, and XRP is taking center stage. Last week, XRP saw a strong $189 million in inflows, outperforming the cryptocurrency king in terms of institutional investment while Bitcoin saw a rare $175 million in outflows. As Bitcoin fatigue sets in, the rise in products centered on XRP, Ethereum and Solana indicates a growing desire for alternatives.
- XRP regains power. July MTD total: $11.2B — new record, topping Dec. 2024’s $7.6B.
This divergence occurred during a week when cryptocurrency funds saw tremendous growth overall. Last week alone, digital asset investment products saw $19 billion in inflows, bringing the month-to-date total for July to a record $11.2 billion. This indicates a dramatic change in institutional sentiment, surpassing even the December 2024 post-election inflow wave of $7.6 billion.