CoinMeta data: Satoshi Nakamoto may control around 1.1 million Bitcoins, which is enough to rank him among the world's richest people, despite never selling or transferring these Bitcoins. Although the exact number is uncertain, blockchain researchers have long estimated that Satoshi Nakamoto mined approximately 1.1 million Bitcoins. At a Bitcoin price of nearly $80,000, this means his wealth is about $88 billion, which is sufficient to put this anonymous founder on par with the world's wealthiest business magnates. Satoshi Nakamoto's wealth exists almost entirely on paper and has never been actually realized. Bitcoin was launched in January 2009, at a time when there were hardly any competitors or clear financial motives for mining. During that period, it is believed that Satoshi Nakamoto mined thousands of early blocks, accumulating a wealth that is still higher than that held by most known individuals. Coinpaper An explanation of Satoshi Nakamoto outlines the mystery surrounding the founder of Bitcoin, while separate analyses of how many Bitcoins he may possess explain why most estimates focus on around 1.1 million Bitcoins. Even if Satoshi Nakamoto never sells all of his assets, any confirmed transfer could cause a stir in the market.