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- Tucker Carlson has stated that he won’t invest in Bitcoin, suggesting the CIA might have been behind its creation.
- Carlson previously conceded that, despite his concerns, Bitcoin represents a tool for individual liberty and independence.
At a Turning Point USA event held on Wednesday, honoring the late political activist Charlie Kirk, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson shared his skepticism toward Bitcoin (BTC), suggesting the cryptocurrency’s mysterious origins raise serious questions about its legitimacy.
“Nobody can explain to me who Satoshi was,” Carlson said, referring to Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. “The creator of Bitcoin, this mysterious guy who apparently died, but nobody knows who he was.”
Notably, to this day, the identity behind Satoshi Nakamoto remains unknown, leaving open speculation about whether it belongs to a man, a woman, or an organization.
Carlson, who described his background as being rooted in Washington, D.C., and “a government family,” speculated that the intelligence community might have played a role in Bitcoin’s creation. “CIA, uh, that’s my guess,” he said.
Can’t prove it. But you’re telling me to invest in something whose founder is mysterious and has billions of dollars in unused Bitcoin? Like, what is that?
He went on to question the lack of transparency surrounding Bitcoin’s founder, noting that even major cryptocurrency investors are unable to provide clear answers. “No one can answer the question, including some of the biggest holders of Bitcoin in the world,” Carlson added.
Do I know personally they’re like, ‘Oh, it doesn’t matter.’ Well, it matters to me.
Carlson’s Skepticism and Admiration
Carlson echoed similar sentiments during a private Bitcoin 2024 event last year. He revealed that he remains skeptical about Bitcoin, but he has also recognized the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies.
In particular, he views Bitcoin as a powerful tool for advancing financial sovereignty, particularly in an era characterized by centralized control.
Still, Carlson argued that for Bitcoin to fulfill its promise of decentralization and economic freedom truly, it must move beyond its current role as a store of value, akin to gold, and gain traction as a widely adopted medium of exchange.
In 2021, the CIA acknowledged involvement in cryptocurrency-related projects, particularly in the context of combating cybercrime and ransomware. This includes using blockchain analysis tools to trace illicit transactions.
Michael Morell, former acting CIA director, once described blockchain as a “boon for surveillance”, praising its transparency and traceability for law enforcement and intelligence purposes.
As of October 2025, on-chain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reports that the wallet cluster attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto holds approximately 1.096 million BTC, an astonishing sum valued at around $120.48 billion.
Speculation around Satoshi’s potential return has surged recently, with Polymarket odds of Nakamoto moving any of that Bitcoin this year jumping from just 2% at the start of the month to a peak of 15% last week, fueled by bold bets from eager users.
Bitcoin is trading at $109,000, reflecting a modest 1% increase over the past 24 hours.
