Mt. Gox Didn’t Cause Bitcoin to Dip – Here is What Did

Bitcoin's recent dip below $65,000 is attributed to shifting market sentiment and seasonal trends rather than sales from Mt. Gox creditors, according to experts.

CryptoQuant’s Ki Young Ju pointed out that the price drop wasn’t linked to Mt. Gox-related sales but was influenced by general market sentiment. He noted that the anticipated immediate impact from Mt. Gox repayments did not materialize.

After the Mt. Gox creditors’ repayment, all global time zones have passed.

Kraken’s spot #Bitcoin trading volumes and exchange flows are normal.

The instant dump you worried about didn’t occur. Any price drop would be likely due to market sentiment, not Mt. Gox selling. https://t.co/BKRCIMALsz pic.twitter.com/iZRejMgj83

— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) July 24, 2024

Crypto trader “Roman” dismissed concerns about Mt. Gox as misleading and suggested they were exaggerated.

The Bitcoin price drop, amounting to a 4% decrease in the last 24 hours, has led to significant liquidations, with Bitcoin now trading around $64,000 and nearing another crucial support level.

Analysts highlight that the drop may be due to historical seasonal patterns and recent events. Timothy Peterson from Cane Island Alternative Advisors noted a consistent trend of weaker performance during this time of year, often preceding a stronger market period in October.

Charles Edwards of Capriole Investments attributed part of the market’s malaise to the recent launch of spot Ether ETFs, suggesting that it has negatively impacted both Ethereum and Bitcoin by creating market confusion.