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Could Jack Dorsey Be Satoshi Nakamoto? New Clues Suggest So

The mystery surrounding the identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has taken another unexpected turn. New speculation links Twitter co-founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey to the pseudonymous figure.
This theory is fueled by connections between Dorsey’s past activities and key Bitcoin (BTC) milestones.
The Jack Dorsey is Satoshi Nakamoto Theory
The speculation was reignited by a detailed post from popular X user Sean Murray. Murray outlined numerous coincidences and evidence linking Dorsey to Bitcoin’s early days.
“Wrote a manifesto about making a mark without leaving a trace in 2001…Jack parades himself around in a Satoshi shirt…Posted in 2003 that he is ending his dependence on the US dollar and creating a barter network,” Murray noted.
According to Murray, Dorsey was an active member of the cypherpunk community as early as 1996. He was also a known cryptography enthusiast and a skilled programmer in multiple languages. The post highlights Dorsey’s early participation in cryptographic mailing lists and forums.
It also cites a history of discussing pseudonyms, digital privacy, and financial decentralization. Further, Bitcoin.org was registered the day after Dorsey tweeted a cryptic message about sailing. According to Murray, this echoes a famous sailor’s adage in the original Bitcoin source code.
Additionally, the earliest Bitcoin documentation timestamps align with Dorsey’s known habit of late-night work. Beyond that, key Bitcoin milestones align with significant dates in Dorsey’s personal life.
Specifically, Murray highlights Satoshi’s forum activity, which coincided with Jack Dorsey’s birthday and those of his family members.
Murray’s consequential evidence includes Dorsey’s deep admiration for Bitcoin and persistent advocacy for its decentralization principles.
Murray’s theory suggests that Bitcoin was Dorsey’s “masterpiece.” He describes it as an art form through which he aimed to transform digital finance while maintaining pseudonymity rather than complete anonymity.
“The belief that Satoshi never wanted to be found is something that other people invented about Satoshi. Satoshi chose pseudonymity, not anonymity, as Jack so pointed out in a podcast with Lex Fridman. The reason why Jack would do all of the above, while not directly admitting it, is because Satoshi and Bitcoin are his art. And it’s a masterpiece,” Murray added.
Given the extensive circumstantial evidence, the theory connecting Jack Dorsey to Satoshi Nakamoto remains speculative but compelling.

Bitcoin price remains unmoved by this speculation. As of this writing, BTC was trading for $96,308, down by 0.02% since Tuesday’s session opened.
Ongoing Speculation Around Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity
The question of who created Bitcoin has been a long-standing debate, with numerous individuals speculated to be Satoshi Nakamoto. Recently, an HBO documentary claimed to have unmasked Bitcoin’s creator five months ago, sparking further interest.
However, the documentary turned out to be speculative at best, naming Peter Todd and leaving the question of “who is Satoshi Nakamoto” unanswered.
“I’m not Satoshi,” Todd said on X (Twitter).
Similarly, a recent Satoshi Nakamoto “reveal” conference in London also fell apart bizarrely. As BeInCrypto reported, this further fueled skepticism around those claiming to be Bitcoin’s creator. Beyond Todd and now Dorsey, several other figures have previously been linked to Satoshi.
Among them was Len Sassaman, a cryptographer who passed away in 2011. Due to his work on anonymity-focused projects, he was thought to have been a prime suspect. However, his widow, Meredith L. Patterson, denied the speculation.
“Meredith L Patterson, Len Sassaman’s widow, denied the speculation that Len Sassaman was Satoshi Nakamoto in an interview. HBO never contacted her when making the documentary,” WuBlockchain reported.
Another theory involved Nick Szabo, a well-known cryptographer and creator of “Bit Gold,” a precursor to Bitcoin. As BeInCrypto reported, 10X Research pointed to Szabo, adding an intriguing layer to the mystery surrounding the true identity of the elusive Bitcoin creator.
Similarly, Craig Wright, an Australian entrepreneur, has claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto but has repeatedly failed to provide conclusive proof. Recently, he lost another legal battle regarding his claim.
Backlash Against the Speculation
While some Bitcoin enthusiasts are eager to uncover Satoshi’s identity, others argue that such speculation is harmful.
“Accusing someone of being Satoshi without providing bulletproof evidence makes you [a bad person] because you’re painting a target on them,” Security expert Jameson Lopp criticized.
Similarly, Rusty Russell, an open-source developer, warned against such speculation, citing a violation of privacy.
“Speculating on Satoshi’s identity is not just a way to increase someone’s risk of violent theft attempts: it also pointlessly disrespects his clear desire for privacy,” Russell added.
These concerns have precedent. The recent HBO documentary’s allegations about Bitcoin’s founder forced cryptographer Peter Todd into hiding, illustrating the potential dangers of such exposure.
As the debate continues, new theories emerge. Coinbase director Conor Grogan suggested that Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, may hold crucial clues to Satoshi’s identity.
Additionally, concerns have been raised about the future security of Satoshi’s Bitcoin holdings. Tether’s CEO warned that advancements in quantum computing could compromise Nakamoto’s vast Bitcoin stash.
Whether Dorsey is truly the mastermind behind Bitcoin remains to be seen. However, industry experts like Mathew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, support the theory that Jack Dorsey is Satoshi Nakamoto.
“In the spirit of full disclosure, intellectual honesty, posterity’s judgment, and rigorous debate, I would like to share my strong belief: I have become personally convinced that Jack Dorsey – CEO of Square and founder of X – is Bitcoin’s founder Satoshi Nakamoto. This is my opinion, not that of VanEck,” Sigel shared on X.
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What Does This Mean for Altcoins?

Bitcoin’s (BTC) market dominance has surged to 64%, reaching its highest level in over four years.
However, experts remain divided on what this means for the future. Some predict an impending altcoin season, and others caution that Bitcoin’s dominance could continue to suppress altcoins.
What Does Bitcoin’s Rising Dominance Mean?
For context, Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) refers to the percentage of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization that BTC holds. It is a key indicator of Bitcoin’s market strength relative to other cryptocurrencies. A rising dominance suggests that Bitcoin is outperforming altcoins, while a decrease may signal growing interest or investment in other digital assets.
The metric has been steadily increasing since late 2022. As of the latest data, it surged to 64%, marking highs last seen in early 2021.

Notably, Benjamin Cowen, founder of Into The Cryptoverse, highlighted that the number is much higher when excluding stablecoins.
“Excluding stable coins, Bitcoin dominance is now at 69%,” Cowen revealed.
The rise in Bitcoin dominance has sparked debate among analysts about its implications for altcoins. Cowen believes there will be a correction or downward movement in altcoins before any substantial gains can be expected in the market. This implies that the altcoin season may not be imminent yet.
“I think ALT/ BTC pairs need to go down before they can go up,” he stated.
Nordin, founder of Nour Group, also expressed caution. He stressed that Bitcoin dominance is nearing the levels seen during the peak of the 2020 bear market.
“This isn’t just a BTC move. Its capital rotating out of alts,” he noted.
Moreover, Nordin warned that a break above 66% could intensify selling pressure on altcoins. This, in turn, could delay the altcoin season.
“Bitcoin dominance back to 64%. No Alt seasons in 2024 or 2025,” analyst, Alessandro Ottaviani, predicted.
On the other hand, analyst Mister Crypto predicts that Bitcoin’s dominance may follow a long-term descending triangle pattern. A descending triangle typically suggests bearish momentum, where the price or dominance gradually decreases as lower highs are formed.
However, this could prolong its market control before a broader correction allows altcoins to gain traction.

Another analyst mentioned that Bitcoin dominance is currently testing the resistance zone between 64% and 64.3%. Therefore, a possible retracement may be on the horizon. Should this retracement occur, altcoins could begin to gain traction, with some potentially emerging as top performers in the market as capital shifts away from Bitcoin.
“However, a breakout from this zone could mean further declines for alts,” the analyst remarked.
Finally, Junaid Dar, CEO of Bitwardinvest, offered a more optimistic view. According to Dar’s analysis, if Bitcoin’s dominance drops below 63.45%, it could trigger a strong upward movement in altcoins. This, he believes, would create an ideal opportunity to profit from altcoin positions.
“For now, alts are stuck. Just a matter of time,” Dar added.
Tether Dominance Signals Potential Altcoin Season
Meanwhile, many analysts believe that the trends in Tether dominance (USDT.D) signal a potential altcoin season. From a technical analysis standpoint, USDT.D has reached a resistance zone and may be due for a correction, suggesting the possibility of capital flowing from USDT into altcoins.
“The USDTD is in a rejection zone, as long as it does not close above 6.75% it will be favorable for the market,” a technical analyst wrote.

Another analyst also stressed that the USDT.D and USD Coin dominance (USDC.D) have reached resistance, forecasting an incoming altcoin season. Doğu Tekinoğlu drew similar conclusions by observing the combined chart of BTC.D, USDT.D, and USDC.D.
As Bitcoin’s dominance climbs, investors are closely monitoring these technical and on-chain signals. The interplay between Bitcoin’s strength and stablecoin dynamics could dictate whether altcoins stage a comeback this summer or face further consolidation. For now, Bitcoin’s grip on the market remains firm.
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Babylon’s TVL Drops 32% After Massive Bitcoin Unstaking

Babylon, a platform enabling native Bitcoin (BTC) staking, recorded a notable unstaking event on April 17. Approximately $1.26 billion worth of BTC was withdrawn from the protocol.
The move resulted in a significant decline in Babylon’s total value locked (TVL). Moreover, the price of its native token, BABY, also dipped.
Babylon’s TVL Drops 32% After Massive BTC Unstaking
Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain alerted users about the unstaking on X (formerly Twitter).
“About 5 hours ago, 14,929 BTC($1.26 billion) was unstaked from Babylon,” the post read.

This move triggered a sharp drop in the platform’s TVL. According to data from DefiLama, Babylon’s TVL dropped from $3.9 billion to $2.6 billion in just a day, representing a decline of 32.7%. Moreover, only 31,502 BTC remain staked in the protocol at press time.
That’s not all. The BABY token was also not immune to market pressures. According to BeInCrypto data, the token depreciated by 9.8% over the past day alone. At the time of writing, the altcoin was trading at $0.8.

The unstaking led to widespread speculation about the platform’s stability and the broader implications for Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
“What’s going on. I don’t waste my time partaking in staking BTC, but this can be concerning. You don’t just see so much unstaking in such a short window,” a user said.
Nonetheless, Lombard Finance quickly moved to calm investor concerns. The Bitcoin restaking protocol, built on Babylon, clarified that the withdrawal was part of a planned transition to a new set of finality providers.
“To carry out the transition to our new set of Finality Providers, the Lombard Protocol has begun the process of unstaking BTC from the Lombard Finality Provider,” Lombard Finance stated.
The post emphasized that this process was a necessary step in the evolution of the platform. In addition, the company reassured investors that the withdrawn funds are expected to be restaked once the unbonding process concludes.
The unstaking event follows closely on the heels of Babylon’s airdrop earlier this month. 600 million BABY tokens—representing 6% of the token’s total supply—were distributed to early adopters, including Phase 1 stakers, Pioneer Pass NFT holders, and contributing developers.
Shortly after the airdrop, $21 million worth of Bitcoin was unstaked within 24 hours. This suggests a pattern of capital withdrawal that has intensified with the latest event.
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What Good Friday Options Expiry Means for Bitcoin & Ethereum

On Good Friday, over $2.2 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts expire today.
It comes as crypto markets continue to reel from macroeconomic uncertainty. President Donald Trump is pressuring the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates, but the chair, Jerome Powell, will not budge.
Over $2.2 Billion Options Expire Today
Today, April 18, amid Good Friday celebrations, 23,221 Bitcoin (BTC) options contracts will expire. The notional value for this Friday’s tranche of expiring Bitcoin options contracts is $1.966 billion, according to data on Deribit.
The put/call ratio is 0.96, suggesting a prevalence of purchase options (calls) over sales options (puts).
As the Bitcoin options expire, they have a maximum pain or strike price of $82,000; at this point, the asset will cause the greatest number of holders’ financial losses.

Similarly, crypto markets will witness the expiry of 177,130 Ethereum contracts, with a notional value of $279.789 million. The put-to-call ratio for these expiring Ethereum options is 0.84, with a maximum pain of $1,600.
This week’s options expiry event is slightly smaller than what crypto markets witnessed last week on Friday. As BeInCrypto reported, approximately $2.5 billion worth of BTC and ETH options expired then, with short-term dips bringing put demand.

Traders and investors must closely monitor today’s developments as options expiry could lead to price volatility. Nevertheless, put-to-call ratios below 1 for Bitcoin and Ethereum in options trading indicate optimism in the market. It suggests that more traders are betting on price increases.
Meanwhile, analysts at Deribit highlight low volatility and flat skew. While this suggests a calm market, historical data from CoinGlass suggests post-expiry price swings are common, potentially signaling an upcoming move.
“With volatility crushed and skew flat, is the market setting up for a post-expiry move?” they posed.
Blackswan Event Likely, Greeks.live Analysts Say
Analysts at Greeks.live shed light on current market sentiment, echoing the calm outlook. However, they note that the market is predominantly bearish to neutral. Traders expect continued choppy action before potentially revisiting $80,000 to $82,000.
As of this writing, Bitcoin was trading for $84,648, slightly above its strike price of $82,000. Based on the Max Pain theory, prices will likely move toward this strike price as options near expiry.

Citing a mild sentiment, Greek.live analysts ascribe the calm to Trump not putting out a lot of news this week. Nevertheless, they anticipate more trade wars, heightened uncertainty, and volatility.
“We expect the trade and tariff wars to be far from over, and the uncertainty in the market will continue for a long time, as will the volatility in the market,” Greeks.live wrote.
They also ascribe the outlook to Powell’s comments, which created downward pressure as 100 bps rate cut expectations for the year were reduced. This led to crypto correlation with traditional markets.
Against this backdrop, Greeks.live says the probability of a black swan event is higher, where a rare, unexpected event that has a significant and often disruptive impact on the market occurs.
“…it is now a period of pain when the bulls have completely turned to bears, and investor sentiment is relatively low. In this worse market of bulls turning to bears, the probability of a black swan will be significantly higher,” they explained.
They urge traders to buy out-of-the-money (OTM) put options. An option is classified as out-of-the-money when its strike price is less favorable than the current market price of the underlying asset. This means it has no intrinsic value, only time value (the potential for it to become valuable before expiration).
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