Mt. Gox Begins $9 Billion BTC  Repayment Program, May Threaten the Market 

The cryptocurrency world is becoming alarmed over worries about the upcoming $9 billion Bitcoin payout by the now-defunct cryptocurrency company Mt. Gox.  After losing about 850,000 BTC, valued at over $450 million at the time, Mt. Gox, the largest Bitcoin exchange in the world, filed for bankruptcy in 2014. The collapse sparked years of legal action and attempts to recoup lost money.

The remaining assets have been divided among creditors by a trustee, a procedure that has encountered numerous delays from the day of the incident. According to recent sources, the distribution of over 142,000 Bitcoins, estimated to be worth $9 billion, might start shortly.

There has been conjecture on the impact of this substantial repayment, which comprises both Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, on the cryptocurrency market. Reputable cryptocurrency research and analysis company  K33 Research issued a warning, stating that such a significant release of Bitcoin would cause the market to react unfavorably.

BTC Investors, Others Feel Threatened As 142,000 BTC is About to Enter the Market

Given the characteristics of the present Bitcoin supply, any appreciable rise in the quantity of Bitcoins in circulation could cause instability and a price drop. According to K33, the sheer amount of sell-offs by creditors may cause market volatility and confusion.

According to K33 Research, there’s a possibility that cryptocurrency payments will follow the same payment pattern as fiat payments. The analysis believes that the total volume of payouts is big enough to threaten the market, even though the cryptocurrency releases may not trigger a selling pressure.

Experts also point out that the emotion of the market and larger economic issues significantly impact the price of Bitcoin. A significant sell-off by creditors of Mt. Gox might set off a chain reaction that would force further investors to liquidate their holdings and intensify the downward pressure.

Steven Walgenbach from Inside Bitcoin revealed that institutional investors’ arrival and the creation of financial products like Bitcoin ETFs could aid in absorbing any surplus supply left over after the Mt. Gox repayment.

BTC Community on the Lookout, Awaits Mt. Gox Repayment Program 

Due to the possibility of market disruption, traders and investors have become more cautious. It is recommended that market participants remain well-informed and constantly monitor any events about the repayment of Mt. Gox.

The K33 report says that proactive risk management and a balanced view of market dynamics assist in navigating the potential volatility ahead, although the outcome is still uncertain. K33 has cautioned that the worst-case situations might be averted with careful preparation, spaced-out distributions, and a better-developed Bitcoin ecosystem.

Investors are advised to exercise caution and be vigilant in the market while the cryptocurrency community awaits additional developments. Though K33 and others have expressed worries, some analysts think the impact on the market could not be as bad as expected.

They contend that since many creditors have been waiting years to get their assets back, they might not be in a rush to sell right now. K33 also believes that asset dispersion may reduce some market risks over time.

Creditors Claim Mt. Gox’s Management Contacted Them

Analysts with K33 Research, Vetle Lunde and Anders Helseth, wrote a publication on the 23rd of April revealing the impact of the fluctuating Bitcoin price. This week, the article triggered speculation on Reddit after Mt. Gox’s creditors claimed that they had continuously received updates about their claims.

 They said the so-called update contains information on the amount of cryptocurrency and conventional fiat notes its creditors owe. The update also mentioned the repayment date, proving that each cryptocurrency debt is paid. With this evidence, many hoped that the payment would happen soon.

Anders Helseth wrote that payment would commence by next month should these indicators be something someone should go by. Recall that Mt. Gox went bankrupt in 2014 after becoming a victim of multiple undetected hacks for years.

With this development, Mt. Gox creditors have started getting messages this year after they were kept in the dark from the day of the official closure of the company. The report said that some of the creditors got paid in Japanese yen later in 2023. K33 also wrote that other creditors testified that they received extra fiat transfers last month.