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69,370 Bitcoins from Silk Road to Be Sold: Court Approval Granted

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


On December 30, a U.S. federal judge approved the sale of about 69,370 Bitcoins, worth approximately $6.5 billion, seized by the U.S. DOJ from the notorious Silk Road marketplace.

Seizure of Silk Road Bitcoins

The Bitcoins were seized from the infamous dark web marketplace Silk Road, known for various illegal activities, including drug trafficking and hacking services. These assets have been at the center of a highly publicized legal battle.

Reasons for the Sale

The primary reason cited by the DOJ for the sale was the volatility of Bitcoin. The concern was that holding onto the assets could result in significant financial losses due to market fluctuations. This sale was authorized after the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Battle Born Investments, which sought to claim these Bitcoins and postpone the sale.

Market Impact

The decision had an immediate impact on the market: following the announcement, Bitcoin's price dropped from about $95,000 to $93,800, subsequently recovering slightly to $94,300. The sale is expected to be one of the largest in history of crypto asset liquidation, managed by the U.S. Marshals Service, and may raise questions about its market effects and timing, especially given the substantial increase in Bitcoin's value since Silk Road's closure in 2013.

This sale represents a significant event in the cryptocurrency market, raising expectations about its future impact. The asset liquidation process will be overseen by the U.S. Marshals Service.

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