Over the past day, there has been significant chatter surrounding the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. This renewed interest comes in light of developments related to XRP and broader market movements, with particular focus on the $125 billion worth of Bitcoin attributed to Satoshi.
Recently, crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett announced via Twitter that she would be leading a discussion panel featuring creators behind a new documentary aiming to delve into the mystery surrounding Bitcoin’s elusive founder.
Terrett highlighted that numerous films have attempted—and failed—to solve this enigma. Many within the cryptocurrency community believe that maintaining Satoshi’s anonymity is crucial.
This announcement caught the attention of crypto enthusiasts, including those involved with XRP. It reignited speculation about whether Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz might know or even be Satoshi himself. An X user humorously suggested asking Schwartz directly about Satoshi’s identity; however, Schwartz denied having any such knowledge.
$125 Billion in BTC Sparks Curiosity
Data from Arkham suggests that Satoshi holds approximately 1.096 million BTC valued at $125,570,301,037 based on a current price of $114,534 per Bitcoin. The considerable holdings associated with this pseudonymous figure have once again become a topic of intrigue following David Schwartz’s resignation as Ripple CTO.
Imagine if one day we see activity from Satoshi’s wallet 🤔 https://t.co/ApErKV7gpO pic.twitter.com/zsXlfLuQZy
— First Ledger (@First_Ledger) September 30, 2025
In an emotional tweet announcing his transition from his role as Ripple CTO to joining its Board of Directors, Schwartz reflected on witnessing Bitcoin’s formative years—a statement which rekindled discussions about him potentially being linked to Nakamoto.
The First Ledger marketplace for XRP responded playfully to news regarding Schwartz’s departure by tweeting: “Imagine if one day we see activity from Satoshi’s wallet.”
Persistent rumors continue linking David Schwartz as a possible candidate for being Nakamoto—a claim he consistently refutes.</