The NYSE installation marks the sixth of 21 planned statues worldwide in Picozzi’s SatoshGallery project, reflecting a broader effort to merge Bitcoin’s story with public art and possibly echoing the cryptocurrency’s 21-million supply cap.

Twenty One Capital, a Tether-backed Bitcoin treasury venture led by Jack Mallers, supported the installation.

The New York Stock Exchange hosts Valentina Picozzi’s ‘disappearing’ Satoshi Nakamoto statue, signaling rising acceptance of crypto on Wall Street.

Nakamoto’s identity remains unknown since 2011, a fact frequently highlighted amid broader media coverage, including an HBO documentary released in October about the creator.

The piece includes a general risk warning about the volatility of crypto assets.

Bitcoin’s journey spans from the genesis block in 2009 to the first real-world transaction in 2010, with growing institutional adoption via ETFs and treasury holdings, underscoring a shift from taboo to mainstream.

NYSE officials describe the statue as a symbolic bridge between traditional markets and digital asset systems, with the unveiling coinciding with the anniversary of the 2008 Bitcoin developer mailing list launch on December 10.

Nakamoto mined the genesis block in early 2009, with Laszlo Hanyecz’s 2010 pizza purchase marking early adoption amid resistance.

The unveiling aligns with Bitcoin’s milestones and mainstream adoption as major institutions engage through treasury management, ETFs, and investment portfolios.

This NYSE installation contrasts with crypto-era taboo in the past and marks a milestone in integrating Bitcoin and digital assets into mainstream finance.

A Times Square billboard promoted Twenty One Capital and Bitcoin, amplifying visibility ahead of or during the NYSE installation.

Picozzi’s statues honor Nakamoto’s legacy, depicting him seated with a laptop to symbolize the enigmatic creator and the decentralized Bitcoin ethos.