Experts Exonerate Funding Rates, Mt. Gox Breach Revisited 

The Mt. Gox hack in the summer of 2013 has been described as having a big effect on its direction. This episode has been linked to the recent significant decline in the price of Bitcoin rather than worries about ETFs or funding rates.

Historical analysis traced back to Mt. Gox, a popular Bitcoin exchange that accounted for 70% of all Bitcoin sales and purchases, commanding the most market share of any exchange. But the attack on the exchange sent shockwaves through the Bitcoin ecosystem, dramatically upending its dominance.

A significant attack that affected Mt. Gox in the summer of 2013 caused some 850,000 Bitcoins to vanish, marking a turning point in the history of the cryptocurrency. Entrusted to Mt. Gox’s care, these Bitcoins disappeared, shocking investors and the Bitcoin community.

Mt. Gox’s Influence on the Cryptocurrency Market Visible, Dissected

The Mt. Gox hack significantly influenced the Bitcoin market as a whole, in addition to the exchange. A significant decline in Bitcoin prices resulted from the abrupt loss of such a large quantity of the cryptocurrency.

These effects were felt throughout the Bitcoin ecosystem. The Mt. Gox attack was unparalleled in scope and raised concerns about the resiliency and security of cryptocurrency exchanges. The Mt. Gox hack fallout heightened regulatory monitoring and focus on bitcoin exchanges.

Authorities started addressing security issues and implementing policies to protect users’ investments. This event made the Bitcoin sector mature and implement more robust security measures by acting as a wake-up call.

Hopes Still High Amid Delay in Spot BTC ETF Approval

In cryptocurrency trading, funding rates have been linked to being responsible for adjusting the price of future contracts in a way that will reflect the difference in the cost of the asset’s spot. Analysis by the Wolf of Wall Street explained that the high funding rate on futures contracts is a significant factor in the present situation.

Analysis on FXEmpire relays a strong belief in approving a spot ETF, but it may take a little longer than anticipated – long enough to cause a considerable sell-off. In their latest analysis, top cryptocurrency analysts Joe Carlasare and Scott Melker challenged the ongoing narrative that Matrixport’s report triggered the past panic sales.

The two analysts explained that the cryptocurrency market doesn’t move in a straight line. They also suggested that market correction may have caused it, which has created an opportunity for a more extended market squeeze. 

U.S. Government Indicted, As Reimbursement Process for Hack Victims Commences

Analysis by Joseph M. Wagner on the FXEmpire explained that the sales of the vast amount of BTC from the U.S. government had a visible yet negative effect on the price of the coin around March 2023, when the BTC was bouncing back from its so-called Silk Road hacker, which played a role in dragging down the price of BTC by 25% within the same month.

Meanwhile, news has started making rounds about a possible planned reimbursement of those who lost their funds during the Mt. Gox breach. Investigation into this claim was traced back to a Reddit account username “r/mtgoxinsolvency.”

It was also revealed that only cash payments have commenced in repayment. As of press time, only victims with a valid PayPal account with the company benefit from the reimbursement process.

It was also reported that the first beneficiaries of this payment (who also paid in JPY) received a double payment. The company has also issued a statement asking those who got double payments to refund the second one.