As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen interest in market trends and the history of Bitcoin, I’ve closely followed the developments surrounding the Mt. Gox bankruptcy case. The anticipated distribution of Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to creditors marks the end of a long-drawn legal battle that began over a decade ago with one of the most significant losses in cryptocurrency history.
As a crypto investor, I’ve been following Alex Thorn’s analysis with great interest, especially his recent projection shared via X about the Bitcoin market. Contrary to expectations, he believes that the resolution of the Mt. Gox bankruptcy case may result in less sell pressure than anticipated. The distribution of Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to creditors, set to begin in July, marks the end of a long-standing legal battle that began over a decade ago from one of the most devastating losses in the crypto world’s history.
At its zenith, Mt. Gox ranked among the most significant cryptocurrency trading platforms, managing over 70% of all Bitcoin transactions. However, in 2014, a shocking disclosure emerged: around 940,000 BTC, equivalent to $424 million then, were believed to have vanished from its storage facilities. The revelation precipitated the exchange’s bankruptcy and instigated a lengthy legal and administrative process aimed at recovering the stolen or misplaced assets. Over time, approximately 141,868 BTC were recovered, now worth a staggering $9 billion due to Bitcoin’s price surge.
Why Mt. Gox’s Bitcoin Selling Pressure Could Be Way Overestimated
Thorn’s observations are deeply rooted in his thorough analysis of bankruptcy records and interactions with creditor parties. He pointed out that although the initial loss was sizable, the subsequent recovery phase brought about a substantial financial gain for creditors – an impressive 140-fold return, considering current evaluations.
In Thorn’s assessment, the “early settlement” choice taken by around 75% of creditors results in a 10% decrease but comes with roughly 95,000 BTC/BCH up for distribution. Of this amount, 20,000 BTC are designated for claims and another 10,000 BTC are earmarked for resolving the Bitcoinica insolvency. This leaves approximately 65,000 BTC/BCH for individual creditor payouts.
Thorn anticipates that most individual creditors, a significant number being long-term Bitcoin advocates and pioneers, are expected to hold onto their shares instead of disposing of them. This assumption is based on their historical actions, specifically their unwillingness to yield to “persuasive and forceful proposals” from compensation funds, suggesting their intent to keep their assets. Thorn underlined the substantial profit they would realize from selling, which might discourage them from instantly liquidating their holdings.
As an analyst, I’d rephrase it this way: With approximately 65,000 Bitcoins in circulation, selling just 10% would equate to around 6,500 BTC entering the market. This number is less than some market pundits had anticipated as potential sell-off volumes. I expect these transactions will be smoothly absorbed by the market without significant disruption, given the substantial liquidity of Bitcoin on leading exchanges like Kraken and Bitstamp where most of these trades are expected to take place.
Thorn brought up the unique difficulties for Bitcoin Cash, a cryptocurrency that wasn’t initially owned by the creditors but obtained through the BTC fork in 2017. Given its smaller liquidity and shallower market depth than Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash is more susceptible to price swings. He noted that there’s merely $400,000 worth of orders on exchanges close to the current market price for Bitcoin Cash, which may intensify price fluctuations as creditors decide to dispose of their holdings.
Thorn’s thorough examination indicates a relatively mild effect on the market from the Mt. Gox distributions. The number of Bitcoins entering the market is lower than anticipated, while Bitcoin Cash sales could be more considerable. It is advised that interested parties keep a close eye on transaction activity, especially through services such as Arkham Intelligence, to observe the real-time consequences as these distributions unfold.
At press time, BTC traded at $61,405.
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