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Kraken Exchange Receives Billions Worth of Bitcoin from Mt. Gox

by Sham
July 16, 2024
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• Kraken Exchange has received $9 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) from the Mt. Gox trustee to distribute to creditors
• The distribution of Mt. Gox funds could trigger a market dip or boost on-chain holdings of Bitcoin
• Kraken stated it will take 7-15 days to credit the funds to creditors’ accounts

Earlier today, top crypto exchange Kraken announced it had received over 91,000 bitcoins on behalf of Mt. Gox creditors. Kraken stated it will distribute the $9 billion in funds to approved claimants over the next 7-15 days. This long-awaited Mt. Gox payout could significantly impact crypto markets in the coming weeks.

JUST IN: Crypto exchange @krakenfx has received funds from Mt. Gox and will distribute to holders within the next 7-14 days

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) July 16, 2024

Kraken Receives Mt. Gox Creditor Funds

Kraken informed users that it successfully obtained creditor funds from the Mt. Gox bankruptcy trustee. The exchange noted it will work quickly to distribute the bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin cash (BCH) to approved Mt. Gox claimants. However, Kraken cautioned that the fund distribution process could take 7-15 days to complete.

Potential Price Impacts

The release of $9 billion in Mt. Gox funds could sway crypto markets in different ways. On one hand, some fear a sell-off similar to the recent bitcoin sales by the German government. This could spark short-term bearish sentiment and push BTC below $50k before rebounding.

On the other hand, the payout could increase the number of bitcoin holders and boost on-chain activity. Creditors may opt to hold funds long-term rather than sell. This positive outcome could reinforce institutional demand and mainstream adoption trends.

Conclusion

The Mt. Gox saga that began in 2014 is finally concluding with creditor repayments. It remains to be seen whether the influx of billions in previously lost bitcoin will provide a price boost or temporary headwinds. But the event marks a major milestone for the crypto industry’s continued maturation.

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