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Kraken Receives $9 Billion in Bitcoin for Mt. Gox Creditors

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Elena R

In a significant development today, Kraken, a leading crypto exchange, informed users that it had received funds on behalf of Mt.Gox creditors. This comes after several transactions involving over 91,000 Bitcoins (BTC) were observed. Kraken announced it would distribute these funds as directed by the Mt.Gox trustee.

Here’s what you should know.

Understanding the Crypto Impact

The distribution of $9 billion worth of Bitcoins to Mt.Gox creditors is expected to significantly impact the crypto market in the coming weeks. There are two potential outcomes:

Potential Market Correction

On one hand, this distribution could trigger fresh FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt), similar to the Bitcoin sales previously conducted by the German government. In this scenario, Bitcoin’s price might continue its recent correction towards $50k before stabilizing.

Positive Market Outlook

On the other hand, the distribution could be viewed positively. As the long-standing Mt.Gox bankruptcy case concludes, the repayment of funds could lead to an increase in on-chain holders. Creditors might choose to hold their funds, benefiting from the ongoing mainstream adoption of web3 and digital assets.

Despite the potential market fluctuations, institutional investors’ demand for Bitcoin remains robust. This could help stabilize and even boost Bitcoin’s value in the long term.

Read Also: Mt. Gox Transfers 96k Bitcoin Worth $6B: Arkham Intelligence Insights

The Mt. Gox saga is finally drawing to a close, but its impact on the Bitcoin market is far from over. Keep your eyes peeled.

Elena R

Elena is an expert in technical analysis and risk management in cryptocurrency market. She has 10+year experience in writing - accordingly she is avid journalists with a passion towards researching new insights coming into crypto erena.

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