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Bitcoin Market Update: Mt. Gox Repayments and Potential Sell Pressure

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


Bitcoin Market Update: Mt. Gox Repayments and Potential Sell Pressure

A new wave of Bitcoin activity is anticipated as Mt. Gox gears up to initiate creditor repayments through Bitstamp. Speculation arises on whether the majority of Mt. Gox creditors will choose to part ways with their Bitcoin holdings.

Mt. Gox is making preparations to reimburse its creditors via the Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange. Recent onchain fund movements indicate progress in this direction.

The Mt. Gox-associated address has conducted initial test transactions to Bitstamp's cold wallets. These testing activities were identified by blockchain intelligence company Arkham Intelligence in a recent report.

According to Arkham Intelligence, the test transactions involved small amounts being deposited into four separate Bitstamp deposit addresses. Bitstamp is one of the five exchanges collaborating with the Mt. Gox Trustee to facilitate creditor repayments.

Around $9.4 billion worth of Bitcoin is owed to approximately 127,000 Mt. Gox creditors who have been patiently waiting for over a decade to recover their funds.

Despite the anticipation of repayments, concerns loom over the potential sell-off that may ensue from Mt. Gox creditors liquidating their Bitcoin holdings, leading to downward pressure on Bitcoin's price.

The Possibility of Mass Selling by Mt. Gox Creditors

The market speculates that a significant portion of Mt. Gox's creditors might opt to sell their Bitcoin holdings. Given the remarkable 8,500% appreciation in Bitcoin's value since the exchange's collapse a decade ago, up to 99% of the creditors could be inclined to sell their BTC.

Finance analyst Jacob King expressed concerns in a recent statement, indicating that a massive influx of Bitcoin sales could be expected once creditors receive their funds. This potential scenario of billions in Bitcoin flooding the market could have adverse effects on Bitcoin's value.

Contrary to these worries, a Reddit poll suggests that a majority—about 56%—of Mt. Gox creditors intend to retain their Bitcoin holdings rather than sell them immediately, underscoring varied perspectives within the community.

Progress of Mt. Gox Bitcoin Distribution

As of July 17, a significant portion (over 36%) of the Bitcoin owed to Mt. Gox creditors has already been distributed. However, large Bitcoin holders known as 'whales' continue their accumulation efforts undeterred.

An astute whale recently acquired 245 BTC valued at nearly $16 million, showcasing confidence in Bitcoin's potential. Despite concerns of sell pressure, this discerning investor has profited substantially from Bitcoin trades over the past year.

The Mt. Gox-designated wallet currently holds more than 90,300 Bitcoin amounting to $6.12 billion, as per data from Arkham Intelligence. The exact timeline for the resumption of repayments remains uncertain, but recent test transactions point towards imminent creditor reimbursements through Bitstamp.

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