Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Installed at the New York Stock Exchange

For decades, the New York Stock Exchange has stood as a fortress of traditional finance — a domain for institutions rather than revolutions. Yet it is here, at the foot of this symbolic center of capitalism, that the sixth statue of Satoshi Nakamoto has been unveiled. Created by artist Valentina Picozzi, the sculpture depicts an anonymous hacker seated cross-legged with a laptop, a serene and almost mystical posture. Installed by Twenty One Capital, the work serves as a symbolic bridge between emerging decentralized systems and long-established financial powerhouses.

A Deliberate Gesture on a Historic Anniversary

In a message posted on X, the NYSE highlighted the significance of the installation, noting the shared ground between innovation and tradition. The timing is intentional: December 10 marks the anniversary of the Bitcoin mailing list launched in 2008. By choosing this date, the installation acknowledges Bitcoin’s origins and subtly suggests that what was once a fringe idea now stands in the very heart of global finance.

Artist’s Emotional Response Highlights the Moment

Valentina Picozzi expressed her astonishment through her @satoshigallery account, describing the achievement as beyond anything she could have imagined. She emphasized that the sixth of twenty-one planned Satoshi statues has now found its home at the NYSE, reinforcing the symbolic connection between Bitcoin’s philosophy and the world’s most influential stock exchange.

A Worldwide Artistic Project Inspired by Bitcoin’s Scarcity

This installation is part of a global initiative to place 21 statues of Satoshi Nakamoto around the world, in direct reference to the 21 million bitcoins that will ever exist. Previous statues have been placed in Switzerland, El Salvador, Japan, Vietnam, and Miami. Picozzi explains that each statue is meant to evoke the feeling that Nakamoto has “disappeared into the code,” leaving behind only ideas: decentralization, transparency, and trust through mathematics rather than authority.

Crypto Moves Deeper Into Institutional Circles

The NYSE installation comes at a time when cryptocurrencies are gaining more traction across institutional finance. Bitcoin remains unmatched in symbolic weight and market dominance, while networks like Ethereum and Solana also attract growing interest. Still, no other project carries the cultural and narrative power associated with Bitcoin’s mysterious creator.

A New Statue Soon in a “Wild and Meaningful” Location

The artist has already teased the next step in the global tour — another statue to be unveiled in a location described as both wild and meaningful, a way to preserve the guerrilla spirit that defines the project. The worldwide tour continues quietly but powerfully.

Bitcoin’s Legacy Continues to Evolve

Bitcoin currently trades around $90,142, a reminder of how far the asset has come since the first-ever BTC purchase — two pizzas bought with 10,000 bitcoins in 2010. Institutions now hold more than 3.7 million BTC, and even former skeptics like BlackRock have joined the ranks of believers. Meanwhile, new experiments attempt to “revive” Satoshi through AI, enabling users to chat with an avatar trained on his writings. It is yet another way the invisible founder continues to shape the imagination of the crypto world.