Ross Ulbricht Receives $31 Million Bitcoin Donation: Speculation Surrounds the Mystery Donor

Bitcoin investor Ross Ulbricht, infamous for his role in the defunct Silk Road online marketplace, has received a significant donation of 300 Bitcoin (BTC) worth approximately $31.4 million. This large-scale transfer was verified by on-chain data platforms Lookonchain and Arkham Intelligence on June 1, 2025. The timing coincides with Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs near the $104,666 mark. 300 BTC is a substantial sum that has sparked widespread speculation in the crypto community.