Satoshi Nakamoto Turns 50 as 1 Million BTC Wallet Remains Untouched

YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, turned 50 on April 5, 2025, based on his P2P Foundation profile, which listed the birthdate as April 5, 1975, and location as Japan.

The birthday came shortly after Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, formally integrating Bitcoin into the U.S. financial system. This was the first time the U.S. recognized Bitcoin as a Bitcoin reserve asset.

The timing linked a personal milestone for Bitcoin’s founder to a policy shift in one of the world’s largest economies. Bitcoin’s increasing geopolitical and institutional relevance continues to reflect Nakamoto’s early design of a decentralized monetary system.

Nakamoto’s Wallet With 1 Million BTC Still Untouched

Nakamoto’s wallet, holding over 1 million BTC, has remained dormant for more than 16 years. Despite Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $109,000 in January, the funds have never moved.

This continued inactivity has strengthened Bitcoin’s decentralized structure. No central figure controls the network or its early coins. The lack of transactions from the original wallets adds to the trust in the system’s neutrality. The large holdings remain a topic of debate. Nakamoto’s decision to stay inactive has shaped the perception of Bitcoin as a leaderless financial tool, even as it becomes a Bitcoin reserve asset.

In February, Arkham Intelligence released a report attributing 1.096 million BTC to Nakamoto. The value exceeded $108 billion, according to real-time data at the time.

Conor Grogan, a director at Coinbase, shared these findings, stating they would place Nakamoto as the 16th richest person globally, ahead of Bill Gates. The report also included a chart titled Satoshi’s New Addresses, showing wallet groupings linked to early mining activity.

Despite extensive tracking, the assets remain inactive. There’s no evidence of Nakamoto accessing or moving any of the funds after mining them in 2009.

Bitcoin Creator’s Identity Still Unknown After 16 Years

The true Nakamoto identity remains unverified. Speculation has named individuals like Adam Back and Nick Szabo, and some theories suggest involvement from intelligence agencies.

Nakamoto’s only known statement about identity comes from the P2P Foundation, where he claimed to be a 37-year-old man from Japan. No other confirmation has ever surfaced. His last known public communication was in 2010.

The absence of a known identity has helped maintain Bitcoin’s neutrality. With no leader or figurehead, Bitcoin’s system relies entirely on code and consensus — not personalities.

Blockchain expert Anndy Lian commented on the milestone, linking Nakamoto’s age to Bitcoin’s policy relevance:

“At 50, Nakamoto’s legacy is no longer just code; it’s a cornerstone of economic sovereignty.”

Lian also noted that Bitcoin’s reserve status reflects its role as a scarce, trusted network. He added:

“Nakamoto’s vision of trustless, peer-to-peer money has outgrown its cypherpunk roots, entering the halls of power.”

He questioned whether Nakamoto’s wallet remains accessible and pointed to its link to current U.S. policy decisions.