Brace for Mt. Gox Creditors 99% Bitcoin Sell-off: Analyst

As a researcher with a background in financial analysis and a keen interest in cryptocurrencies, I cannot help but express my concern over the recent developments regarding Mt. Gox’s Bitcoin repayments. The potential for significant downward pressure on Bitcoin’s price due to these repayments is a valid worry that cannot be ignored.


Bitcoin payments from the defunct Mt. Gox exchange are likely to be heavily sold in the market, which could put substantial downward pressure on Bitcoin’s value.

As a financial analyst, I predict that this move could potentially drive Bitcoin back into bear market conditions due to an anticipated surge in selling from creditors. Based on current on-chain trends, it appears that some indebted investors have already initiated Bitcoin sales.

As a crypto investor, I can’t help but share my concern, which I voiced on X (previously known as Twitter) on July 4th. The upcoming distribution of $8.2 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) to former clients is a topic that few Bitcoiner’s are openly discussing. However, based on market trends and historical data, I believe that the majority of this Bitcoin will likely be sold off once it hits exchanges.

As a researcher studying the recent developments at Mt. Gox, I’ve been closely monitoring the news that customers are finally receiving their long-awaited Bitcoin redemptions following over a decade. Upon observing this event, on-chain data revealed an substantial surge in selling volume from these specific wallets.

— Jacob King (@JacobKinge) July 4, 2024

Following Mt. Gox’s initiation of debt repayments using Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH), there was a possibility of introducing approximately $8.2 billion into the market, which could have significant bearing on price trends due to increased selling pressure.

At a time when Bitcoin’s price has been sliding, with a 18% decrease in the second quarter of 2024 as it hovered above $60,000 according to CoinMarketCap, news emerges from Mt. Gox. In the previous day before July 5th, Bitcoin’s price dipped by 2.94%, reaching a new mark of $55,519.

Despite the analyst’s belief that the selling by Mt. Gox’s creditors could cause Bitcoin to reenter a bear market, this viewpoint is contentious. He explained, “Given the present low trading volume, I believe it’s quite possible that this will lead Bitcoin back into a severe bear market.”

Despite the grim outlook, the scheduled repayments are considered a positive development for the industry and a potential win for the past users of Mt. Gox.

Mt. Gox’s ex-CEO Mark Karpelès announced, “At last, Mt. Gox clients have begun receiving their Bitcoins! I had grown doubtful if this day would ever come, but here it is – a long-awaited milestone for us!”

Approximately 127,000 creditors of the now-defunct Mt. Gox exchange are owed over $9.4 billion in Bitcoin. These individuals have endured a wait of over a decade. Considering Bitcoin’s remarkable growth of approximately 8,500%, most creditors are expected to sell their Bitcoins to realize substantial profits.

As an analyst, I would put it this way: “Contemplating the gradual disposal of billions in value from Bitcoin over the coming weeks is a daunting prospect. No positive spin can be applied to mitigate this potential bearish trend, nor any news that could potentially counterbalance such a significant sell-off.”

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2024-07-05 18:29