Mt. Gox Moves $2.8B Bitcoin as BTC Price Hits Six-Figure Peak

Updated on Dec 5, 2024 at 11:48 am UTC by · 3 mins read

Mt. Gox extended its payout deadline to October 31, 2025, prolonging uncertainty for creditors awaiting Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash compensation.

Early Thursday, a significant Bitcoin BTC $96 611 24h volatility: 2.1% Market cap: $1.92 T Vol. 24h: $29.09 B transfer linked to the now-defunct Mt. Gox exchange caught the crypto world’s attention. As Bitcoin prices surged past the $100,000 milestone, an address tied to Mt. Gox moved a staggering 27,871 BTC – valued at $2.8 billion – to an undisclosed wallet. This move left analysts and traders speculating about its implications.

The transaction was flagged by Arkham Intelligence, which labeled the originating wallet as Mt. Gox’s. Post-transfer, the exchange still holds 39,878 BTC, worth more than $4 billion. The activity marks another chapter in the ongoing saga of Mt. Gox’s efforts to reconcile its debts and compensate former users.

This isn’t the first time the exchange has moved Bitcoin recently. On November 12, it transferred 2,500 BTC, valued at $222 million, to an unknown address. These actions come as Mt. Gox continues to navigate a lengthy claims process for reimbursing creditors.

Mt. Gox Extends Payout Deadline to 2025

Mt. Gox recently extended its payout timeline, shifting the deadline from October 31, 2024, to October 31, 2025. The delay was attributed to additional verification and processing needs. While some creditors have already received fiat payments, many still await full compensation in Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash, leaving uncertainty lingering over the timeline.

Interestingly, these large-scale Bitcoin transfers have not significantly impacted market prices. Historically, movements of this magnitude by Mt. Gox or similar entities have rattled the market. This time, however, Bitcoin’s price surge appears unfazed, buoyed by other positive developments in the crypto ecosystem.

Concerns remain, though. The influx could disrupt market stability if creditors receive their payouts and decide to sell their Bitcoin. Analysts have their eyes on how these repayments will unfold and their subsequent effects.

Institutional Investments Fuel Bitcoin Growth

Institutional interest is playing a pivotal role in Bitcoin’s recent success. Bitcoin ETFs have opened the doors to mainstream adoption, with over 87% of institutional investors planning to allocate resources to digital assets in 2024. This surge in interest is not limited to financial institutions. US corporations are also increasingly adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

Recent data highlights varied performances among Bitcoin spot ETFs. On December 4, the sector experienced a net inflow of $557 million. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF led the charge with a massive $572 million inflow, bringing its total holdings to an impressive $33.341 billion.

In contrast, Grayscale’s GBTC faced a net outflow of $94.31 million, raising its cumulative outflow to a staggering $20.643 billion. Despite this, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF BTC reported a positive net inflow of $55.71 million, boosting its historical total to $785 million.

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