According to Arkham, Mt. Gox has executed a substantial transfer of Bitcoin amounting to approximately $2.2 billion, sending the cryptocurrency to unidentified wallet addresses.
This significant transaction follows a smaller movement of 500 BTC that took place just a week earlier, raising speculation about the intent behind these large transfers.
Notably, this latest activity marks Mt. Gox’s first major Bitcoin transfer since late September, reigniting curiosity about the exchange’s considerable holdings and the potential effects on the cryptocurrency market.
Currently, Mt. Gox holds a staggering total of 44,378 BTC, valued at around $3.03 billion based on Bitcoin’s price of $68,371. However, recent fluctuations in the market have resulted in a valuation decline of approximately $32.97 million due to Bitcoin’s recent drop of $743. This highlights the sensitivity of large crypto holdings to market volatility.
Given Bitcoin’s capped supply of 21 million BTC—of which 19.78 million are already in circulation—the extensive reserves held by Mt. Gox underscore the cryptocurrency’s scarcity and potential value implications.
According to new data shared by Bitcoin Magazine Pro, publicly traded companies now collectively hold over 844,822 BTC, valued at more than $100.5 billion, marking a historic milestone for institutional Bitcoin adoption.
Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth.Fi, has officially disclosed that it now holds approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related securities.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has confirmed another major Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 6,220 BTC last week for approximately $739.8 million.
Bitcoin’s derivatives market is heating up, with open interest climbing back to $42 billion while funding rates continue to surge.