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Mt. Gox Moves $2 Billion in Bitcoin: Crypto Sell-Off Incoming?

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Mustafa Mulla

The now-defunct Mt. Gox crypto exchange has transferred over $2 billion worth of Bitcoin into two addresses, possibly hinting at the next phase of creditor repayments. This major transfer comes as Bitcoin hits an all-time high of $81,858, raising questions about potential sell pressure.

Could this massive move trigger a short-term sell-off AND market volatility?

A Massive Transfer Triggers Market Questions

According to Arkham Intelligence, a Mt. Gox-linked wallet transferred around 27,871 BTC (worth $2.24 billion) to a new wallet and 2,500 BTC (valued at $200 million) to the exchange’s cold wallet on Sunday evening. This is the first major move after months of little activity from Mt. Gox.

Creditor Repayments in the Spotlight

In the past week alone, Mt. Gox has moved 30,371 BTC, fueling speculation that these transfers might signal the start of repayments to creditors. Similar transactions in the past have often led to Bitcoin distributions through exchanges like Bitstamp and Kraken, adding to the concern of potential market pressure.

In the last four days, another analytics platform, SpotOnChain, reported that the Mt. Gox wallet moved 32,871 BTC to various wallets. Out of this, 296 BTC (around $20.13 million) was sent to crypto exchanges like OKX and B2C2.

Understanding the Historical Collapse

The collapse of Mt. Gox over a decade ago left creditors with over $9.4 billion in Bitcoin. Since then, Bitcoin’s price has soared by more than 8,500%, raising concerns that any significant sale of these assets could put pressure on the market.

Creditors are holding on… for now

Despite the concerns, most creditors have kept their Bitcoin. In July, Mt. Gox returned 41.5% of its Bitcoin holdings (around 59,000 BTC) to creditors, many of whom chose to keep their coins rather than sell.

What’s Next for Mt. Gox’s Remaining Bitcoin?

With more than 44,000 BTC still held in reserve, the market is watching closely for any major sell-offs that could affect the crypto space. This latest transfer has reignited interest in what Mt. Gox plans to do with its remaining assets and how it might impact Bitcoin’s price.

As Mt. Gox’s next moves unfold, the crypto world watches closely, with millions at stake and a market on edge.

Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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