2026-01-17 12:27:15

Satoshi Nakamoto has climbed into the top 13 richest individuals globally, a testament to Bitcoin's evolution from whitepaper to trillion-dollar asset class. What's striking isn't just the ranking—it's what it signals about conviction and patience in the crypto market.

Those who stayed the course through every cycle, every FUD wave, and every "Bitcoin is dead" headline have been rewarded exponentially. The lesson here runs deeper than wealth accumulation. It's about understanding that true gains in crypto rarely come from timing the market or chasing pumps. They come from recognizing the fundamentals, having conviction, and holding through volatility.

Whether you're tracking Bitcoin dominance, staking assets, or analyzing on-chain metrics, one principle remains consistent: long-term positioning beats short-term noise. The market doesn't pay for weakness or panic—it rewards those with the discipline to hold their conviction when others are selling at a loss.

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SchrodingersFOMO

· 12h ago

I understand now, it means holding coins is the key, but how many can truly stick with it for ten years...

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GateUser-9f682d4c

· 12h ago

Persistence is profit; this is a hard-earned lesson.

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GateUser-00be86fc

· 12h ago

Wow, Satoshi Nakamoto has directly taken off this time, 13 billionaires? What a scene... I told you, those who have held on for over ten years without selling are the real winners. HODL is really powerful, trust me. By the way, if you're still chasing highs these days, you really should check out this article...

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TokenCreatorOP

· 12h ago

Holding is winning, I’ve understood this long ago. --- BTC is fine just where it is, no need to fuss, it’s better than anything else. --- Still the same sentence, the ones who really make money are never the ones chasing after top traders, but those who can sleep well at night. --- A bunch of people FOMOed in 2017, cut their losses in 2018. Now they’re still regretting it, haha. --- Satoshi Nakamoto might be making money just sitting there now, what about us? Still watching the market 😂 --- Long-termism is not just a slogan; it’s the only real way to make money. --- Stop it, don’t start chasing the rally again, the dip is when your faith is truly tested. --- Greedy people in the crypto world are all dead; those who survive are the ones who can stay calm. --- Honestly, 90% of people probably won’t last until that day. --- Closing your eyes and holding is easy to say, but really doing it is very difficult.

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TommyTeacher

· 12h ago

I've always said, persistence is profit. Don't spend all day trying to catch the bottom or sell at the top—that's a gambler's game. People who are truly making money are quietly getting rich, while you’re still asking in the group when to enter the market. Satoshi is a perfect example—he kept his head down for over a decade and now ranks in the top 13 globally. That takes incredible mental strength. The key is conviction. These two words are easy to say but hard to do. Too many people want to cut their losses every time the price drops 20%. That's why I always say, the most profitable people in the crypto world are not the tech giants, but those who can endure the hardships.

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