Yigit Taha OZTURK 
The crypto markets have once again been shaken by an unexpected move linked to Mt. Gox. The exchange transferred 11,501 Bitcoin (BTC) worth approximately $905 million to an unknown wallet. This development has fueled anxiety in markets already under pressure, with analysts and investors warning of a potential wave of selling.
According to experts, this fund transfer could indicate two possibilities. First, Mt. Gox may be preparing to start repayments to its creditors. Second, the exchange might be aiming to provide liquidity by releasing its Bitcoin holdings into the market. In either scenario, the introduction of such a large amount of BTC into circulation could exert significant downward pressure on prices.
Details of the $905 Million Bitcoin Transfer
Official reports show that Mt. Gox sent a total of 11,501 BTC to two different addresses. While $905 million worth of BTC was transferred to an unidentified wallet, the remaining portion continues to be held in a warm wallet. It’s also reported that a 20 BTC test transaction was conducted beforehand to verify the system’s operation.
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Last week, Mt. Gox had already moved more than $1 billion worth of Bitcoin to another address. Given that Mt. Gox still holds 35,915 BTC (valued at around $2.8 billion), these transfers are expected to continue impacting the market. Investors are closely monitoring any new transactions from these wallets.
What Will Be the Impact on Bitcoin’s Price?
Following news of the transfer, Bitcoin fell below $77,000, intensifying selling pressure. Experts highlight that current support levels are weak and that the market is going through a fragile period. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, stated that Bitcoin could experience sharp volatility between the $70,000 – $75,000 range.
Ryan Lee, an analyst at Bitget Research, predicts that if Bitcoin loses support at $77,000, prices could decline to the $70,000 – $72,000 zone. However, in a strong recovery scenario, BTC could quickly rise back toward the $80,000 – $85,000 range. Investors will be watching both Mt. Gox wallet movements and overall market developments closely.
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