Top analyst issues a blunt warning on Warren Buffett's net worth originally appeared on TheStreet .
If Bitcoin maintains its historical yearly growth, the famed investor Warren Buffett will soon be replaced by Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas stated on X that if Bitcoin rose 50% this year, it would be in line with its long-term average. Satoshi would be worth more than Warren Buffett, and he would likely pass Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg by next year.
As of June 2, Warren Buffett's net worth stands at $1,575 billion, meaning Satoshi Nakamoto would need approximately $37 billion more to surpass him, given Bitcoin's price and Buffett’s assets remain unchanged.
Balchunas was responding to a post by Bitcoin News, which reported that Nakamoto has reportedly surpassed $120 billion in Bitcoin , making him the 11th wealthiest person in the world. At approximately $109,874 per BTC, Nakamoto's estimated stash of 1.096 million BTC is still appreciating, while never having moved a coin.
"It's fascinating to ponder that the founder of something so successful never cashed in," Balchunas wrote, comparing the move to Jack Bogle, the Vanguard founder who revolutionized investing but didn't pursue maximal personal wealth.
Bogle once said , "There is nothing for Bitcoin, except the hope that you would sell out to somebody for more than you were paid for". He wanted people to avoid Bitcoin "like the plague". But Balchunas, a long-time proponent of Bogle, believes that the crypto community can learn a great deal from his legacy.
Now, the untapped wealth of Nakamoto has sparked considerable speculation and interest within the cryptocurrency community. While he is one of the wealthiest people on paper, he managed to maintain total anonymity and disappeared from the public altogether in 2011. There are several original wallets created by Nakamoto that contain Bitcoin that have never been spent or moved.
Top analyst issues a blunt warning on Warren Buffett's net worth first appeared on TheStreet on Jun 2, 2025
This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.