HBO’s Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery Documentary – Release date, Trailer, plot, & Everything we know 

The upcoming HBO documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery will explore one of the most compelling puzzles in modern finance: the elusive identity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. 

Directed by Cullen Hoback, known for his investigative films like Q: Into the Storm and Terms and Conditions May Apply, this documentary promises to unravel Bitcoin's origins while exploring the potential global implications of revealing Nakamoto’s true identity.

Recently, the buzz surrounding Money Electric grew even louder with the release of a new trailer, teasing a globe-spanning quest to uncover the truth. As the documentary’s release draws closer, intriguing developments in the Bitcoin world have added fuel to the mystery—early Bitcoin wallets have shown signs of activity, stirring fresh speculation about Nakamoto’s involvement. Could these movements be connected to the long-awaited reveal?

Get ready to uncover shocking insights about this high-stakes documentary, including its potential political implications, the key players involved, and whether Hoback's investigation could finally shed light on Nakamoto’s identity. Stay tuned as we keep updating you with new information leading up to its release!

Release date & Where to Watch

The documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery will premiere on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at 9 pm ET on HBO and will also be available for streaming on Max.

Plot

In Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, filmmaker Cullen Hoback embarks on a fascinating exploration of Bitcoin's secretive beginnings and the elusive identity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. With Bitcoin now poised to reshape the global financial system, Hoback investigates how this digital currency could impact the world, especially as Satoshi remains anonymous and potentially one of the richest individuals alive.

Known for uncovering hidden digital subcultures, Hoback uses his investigative skills to delve into Bitcoin’s chaotic early days, tracking down key figures and uncovering new evidence. 

The documentary follows his journey across the globe as he attempts to uncover the truth about Bitcoin’s enigmatic inventor and what their intentions could mean for the future of money.

Official Trailer

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonym used by the mysterious creator (or group of creators) of Bitcoin. Nakamoto is credited with writing the Bitcoin white paper in 2008, which introduced the concept of a decentralized digital currency and later implemented its first software in 2009. Despite the significance of Bitcoin, Nakamoto’s true identity remains unknown for over 15 years.

Nakamoto is believed to hold approximately 1.1 million Bitcoins, making them potentially one of the wealthiest individuals, with an estimated $66 billion in Bitcoin at current market prices. Despite these holdings, none of Nakamoto’s Bitcoin has been moved, adding to the intrigue.

Over the years, several individuals have claimed to be Nakamoto, with Australian cryptographer Craig Steven Wright being the most prominent among them. However, Wright has yet to provide cryptographic proof, leaving the identity of Nakamoto unresolved and one of the greatest mysteries in the cryptocurrency space.

Behind the Scenes

HBO's Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery is an original documentary produced and directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Cullen Hoback. This documentary is a Hyrax Films production created in collaboration with HyperObject Industries and Hello Pictures.

Alongside Cullen Hoback, producers include Alina Solodnikova, Jessie Deeter, and Scott Holroyd. The executive production team features Adam McKay, Todd Schulman, Cullen Hoback, and Taylor Jones. For HBO, executive producers are Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Tina Nguyen.