More Mt. Gox BTC on the Move, But Payday Still Far Off
- Mt. Gox is still shuffling its Bitcoin portfolio.
- This latest transfer marks one of its largest in a while.
- What does the shift mean for hopeful creditors?
Since returning to repay its creditors after a decade-long hiatus, the once leading exchange, Mt.Gox, has moved Bitcoin (BTC) in the billions. The transfers soon became a pattern, often thrusting the exchange into the spotlight and stirring excitement among creditors eager for settlements.
Continuing the trend, the exchange has shifted a big bag of funds again.
Mt. Gox Moves Bitcoin in Billions
Another major transfer is the latest in the ongoing months-long portfolio shuffle by Mt. Gox. On-chain data on November 5, 2024 revealed the exchange moved a total 32,371 BTC to two wallet addresses, worth approximately $2.23 billion.
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The transfer, which was a two-part transaction, involved the initial transfer of 30,371 BTC to an unlabeled address, followed by 2,000 BTC shifted to a Mt. Gox cold wallet before being later transferred to a separate unmarked address.
Coming on the heels of its 500 BTC transfer just days earlier, the latest transfers brings Mt.Gox’s movement within the past week to approximately $2.60 billion at current market value.
Although the latest movements mirror the typical first stage of the exchange’s repayment process, they don’t offer much reassurance for awaiting creditors this time.
Why the Latest Mt. Gox BTC Shuffle Is Different
Mt. Gox recently announced the postponement of the ongoing repayment process, suggesting that the recent stir-ups in its portfolio are not directed at immediate settlement.
Outstanding creditors are unlikely to receive any payments until October 31, 2025, as the exchange’s new deadline extends their wait period by an additional year.
“As it is desirable to make the Repayments to such rehabilitation creditors to the extent reasonably practicable, the Rehabilitation Trustee, with the permission of the court, has changed the deadline for the Repayments,” stated the exchange.However, 17,000 Mt.Gox creditors have been successfully reimbursed so far, and the track record suggests that the exchange will swiftly resume repayments for the remaining creditors when the scheduled time arrives.
At the time of writing, Mt. Gox’s Bitcoin wallet had a balance of 44.378 K BTC, which is worth $3.05 billion at current prices.
On the Flipside
- Mt.Gox’s repayment delay extends uncertainty for creditors, especially those who have been waiting since the exchange collapsed in 2014.
- Some analysts believe Mt. Gox’s deferral aims to alleviate concerns over a potential market dump.
- At press time, Bitcoin is trading slightly over $69,000.
Why This Matters
The collapse of Mt. Gox left thousands of creditors in limbo, and as the repayment process has already begun, the exchange’s frequent Bitcoin transfers are likely to raise hopes among those waiting.
Find out more about the recent payouts by the exchange in this article:
Kraken Confirms Mt. Gox Settlement as Creditors Cash In
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