Yeliz Akmaca 
Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has remained silent for years. However, that silence was disrupted once again when a new Bitcoin transaction worth $20,000 was sent to his known wallet. On-chain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence reported that on June 30, a transaction of 0.185 BTC was made to a wallet believed to belong to Satoshi. The wallet holds billions of dollars’ worth of BTC at current prices.
This event comes just four months after a similar transfer. Back then, a transaction of approximately $200,000 worth of BTC was sent to the same address. Interestingly, the sender and the motive behind that transfer also remain unknown. It was speculated at the time that the transaction originated from a Binance user account. Satoshi Nakamoto’s digital assets remain untouched. Still, such mysterious transfers continue to capture the crypto community’s attention.
Did somebody just send $20,000 to Satoshi Nakamoto by accident?
This was most likely a withdrawal from an exchange or service. Satoshi hasn’t been sent this much since 4 months ago, when someone sent him $200K from a personal wallet after withdrawing from Binance.
Was this an… pic.twitter.com/15HAZKdKSb
— Arkham (@arkham) June 30, 2025
Why Was It Sent? Mistake or Tribute?
Arkham Intelligence did not specify the motive behind the transaction but pointed out a few strong possibilities. One possibility is a simple user error—a common occurrence in the crypto world, where mistyped wallet addresses can lead to unintended transfers.
Another explanation could be that the transaction was a withdrawal from an exchange or service provider. It’s also possible the transfer was a symbolic tribute to Satoshi, the figurehead of decentralization. Some users have previously made similar gestures, contributing BTC as a form of support or ideological expression.
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) once shared an image of the BTC logo on the Las Vegas Sphere. In response, an investor suggested sending all their coins to Nakamoto—illustrating the deep respect and admiration many in the community have for him.
I asked Binance to sponsor a bitcoin ad on the Sphere (without any Binance logos or mentions) back in 2023. even paid some deposit. But was later held back due to "other distractions". Good to see it being done now. (I don't know who sponsored this now. but 👏) https://t.co/WS6IeYnjiA
— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) June 30, 2025
Satoshi Nakamoto Still Dominates Crypto Discussions
Although Satoshi’s identity remains unknown, his influence in the crypto world is still strongly felt. He reportedly controls hundreds of wallet addresses, none of which have ever been used.
If Nakamoto were to access his holdings, he would instantly become one of the wealthiest individuals in the world. However, none of the wallets attributed to him have ever shown any activity. As a result, each new transaction to these wallets generates major buzz and speculation within the crypto space.
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