Bitcoin Crash: Mentougou Payout Risks Further Downtrend With 138K BTC At Stake

As an experienced financial analyst, I have closely followed the Bitcoin market and its underlying dynamics for years. The recent events unfolding around the German government’s Bitcoin liquidations and the impending repayments from Mt. Gox (Mentougou in Chinese) have raised significant concerns among investors.


As an analyst, I’ve observed that the German government’s Bitcoin sell-offs have triggered a market crash. Additionally, the upcoming repayments from Mt. Gox, commonly known as Mentougou in Chinese, have raised concerns about a potential continuation of this downtrend. With approximately 138,000 Bitcoins still held in its accounts as of July 12, Mt. Gox’s actions could have substantial consequences on market dynamics over the next few months.

Mt. Gox Compensation To Expedite Bitcoin Crash?

Based on Cycle Capital’s assessment, how Mt. Gox chooses to dispose of its assets will significantly influence market behavior. If it rapidly sells off the compensation, there is a risk of exacerbating downturn, as observed in the German government’s $2.5 billion sale. Moreover, a larger Bitcoin price drop could ensue, and current market inflows might not be sufficient to counteract this scenario.

From a researcher’s perspective, it appears that there is growing concern in the market that the current demand for Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) based on Bitcoin may not be sufficient to smoothly absorb any significant increase in Bitcoin supply. This imbalance could potentially result in a market downturn. However, I have observed that Bitcoin ETFs have experienced five consecutive days of inflows, totaling over $880 million. Despite this, Cycle Capital analysts caution that these inflows may not be enough to counteract the potential selling pressure that could arise following Mt. Gox’s repayments.

At present, holding approximately 138,000 Bitcoins in reserves, Mt. Gox could release around 4,300 BTC each day if making repayments over a month’s time. When Germany initiated their massive Bitcoin sell-off, a few hundred BTC were offloaded onto exchanges, triggering a shift in market sentiment towards pessimism.

Given the market instability caused by the government’s actions and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Mt. Gox’s bankruptcy, the payout of Bitcoin reserves to its creditors could exacerbate the situation. These creditors, who have been waiting for over a decade, may sell their Bitcoins in a panic due to desperation.

As an analyst, I would rephrase it this way: If Mt. Gox extends its compensation process beyond 2-3 months, the daily Bitcoin sell-offs might become more manageable for the market. This strategy could help avoid a Bitcoin price crash but may also dampen short-term price spikes. Consequently, we might experience a relatively uneventful market landscape in the coming weeks.

The Other Side

As a crypto analyst at X, I, Doctor Profit, emphasized the potential bullish effect of the massive $16 billion USD repayments from FTX. These repayments could significantly boost market momentum. However, the timing and methodology of these repayments will play a vital role in assessing their true market impact.

“Doctor Profit made a optimistic observation amidst a deluge of pessimism and anxiety, pointing to the recently released FTX bankruptcy papers. Contrastingly, the German government’s $1.5 billion sale is stirring up turmoil, with investors anticipating an injection of around $16 billion in US dollars, a potential impact yet to be fully accounted for.”

The potential impact on Bitcoin’s price is substantial. Market analysts predict that market makers may deliberately increase prices to align with the arrival of approximately $16 billion USD. Such an action could potentially propel BTC towards price ranges between $86,000 and $92,000, just prior to creditor repayments.

In the event of a continuous bullish momentum continuing into Q3 and Q4, Bitcoin prices may fluctuate between $80,000 and $100,000 due to heightened optimism and the fear of missing out among investors. According to Dr. Profit, this forecast holds true regardless of the specific circumstances, including potential Mt. Gox payouts. The anticipated price range remains between $80,000 and $100,000 based on the prevailing market conditions.

The FTX event transpired merely two years ago, resulting in creditors being less likely to rush into selling due to panic. With Bitcoin’s price having more than tripled since the FTX collapse, these creditors are anticipated to keep their reserves. On the other hand, Mt. Gox creditors, whose incident dates back further, may feel compelled to sell and lock in their gains.

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2024-07-12 14:22