Mt. Gox Moves $16.8M in Bitcoin to Kraken as Market Faces Fresh Selling Pressure

The Bitcoin market just took another hit. Mt. Gox, the collapsed exchange that still holds one of the largest pools of BTC in existence, has moved 185 BTC to Kraken in a fresh transaction.

The transfer is worth $16.8 million, marking the first notable movement from the estate in months.

Blockchain trackers confirmed that a small test transaction went first. Then the 185 BTC followed. Another $936 million worth of “change” BTC has also been shifted into a separate Mt. Gox-controlled wallet. That movement indicates preparations for further distribution.

It’s the biggest signal yet that the long-awaited creditor repayments are now accelerating.

And it couldn’t come at a more sensitive moment for Bitcoin.

First Major Mt. Gox Movement in Eight Months

The last time Mt. Gox made a significant transfer was eight months ago, when it sent $77.4 million worth of BTC to Kraken. That move was tied to creditor distributions, a multi-year process that has become one of the most feared events in Bitcoin’s supply history.

Today’s transfer reignites those concerns.

Each movement from Mt. Gox puts pressure on sentiment. The estate controls more than 140,000 BTC, making it one of the largest single potential sources of supply. Even small transfers spark panic among traders, especially during periods of weak demand.

And this time, demand is weakening fast.

ETF Outflows Add to the Pressure

Bitcoin ETFs, once the market’s strongest buyer, have shifted into steady net-selling mode.

They are not absorbing supply. They are unloading it.

Flows turned negative earlier this month, and redemptions have continued. The market had hoped ETFs would cap downside volatility. Instead, they have intensified it.

For months, ETFs provided a direct pipeline of institutional demand that offset macro uncertainty. Now, that pipeline is reversing.

With additional Mt. Gox coins entering the conversation, the imbalance becomes even more visible.

Corporate treasuries were once the unexpected support beam in the BTC market. Today, that support has thinned out.

According to analysts, treasury companies have essentially stopped buying Bitcoin. Several have even reduced positions, taking profit or de-risking as volatility rises.

The once-reliable narrative of “corporate balance sheet adoption” now looks muted.

Even the headline-grabbing purchases are shrinking. Strategy’s recent 8,000 BTC buy, which would have been massive a year ago, now feels small compared to previous inflows.

The institutional bid is fading.

And long-term holders are stepping in, but not in the way bulls hoped.

Long-Term Holders Move 800,000+ BTC in 30 Days

Long-term holders (LTHs) control the heart of Bitcoin’s supply. When they sell or move coins, the market pays attention.

Over the last 30 days, LTHs have moved or sold over 800,000 BTC.

This level of movement is rare. It signals repositioning. It signals stress.

And with demand contracting, the impact is magnified.

Coins moving from cold storage to exchanges are traditionally seen as a bearish signal. And this month, those moves have accelerated quickly.

According to CryptoQuant, the pain is not limited to long-term wallets.

Short-term holders appear to be breaking.

CryptoQuant reports another wave of short-term holder capitulation.

More than 65,200 BTC were sent to exchanges at a loss in the latest flush-out.

Capitulation events typically mark emotional exhaustion. Holders who bought the top throw in the towel. Speculators exit. Panic takes over.

But this time, the selling pressure is colliding with external supply shocks, Mt. Gox, ETF outflows, treasury slowdown, and LTH distribution, creating a layered effect.

It’s a rare moment where every major supply category is pointing in the same direction.

MicroStrategy’s Portfolio Turns Red?

Michael Saylor, Bitcoin’s most famous corporate advocate, announced a fresh purchase this week.

Strategy acquired 8,178 BTC at an average of $102,171.

But the timing is difficult.

Bitcoin is trading roughly 10% below that level.

This means Saylor’s most recent purchase is underwater. And the bigger picture is even more striking:

• About 40% of Strategy’s 649,870 BTC holdings are now in the red.
• Only 60% remain in profit.

MicroStrategy still holds the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury in the world. But the latest downturn highlights a simple truth: even the biggest bulls feel the impact of market cycles.

The company has benefited from massive unrealized gains over the years. But volatility is returning, and investor pressure is rising again as the portfolio swings lower.

Saylor remains publicly committed.

But the numbers are shifting.

Market Faces a Tough Combination: Rising Supply, Falling Demand

Bitcoin’s current environment is a convergence of negative pressures:

1. Mt. Gox is moving coins again.

185 BTC already sent. Nearly $1B repositioned. More transfers likely.

2. ETFs have flipped into net sellers.

They are releasing supply, not absorbing it.

3. Corporate treasuries have paused buying.

Some are de-risking. Strategy’s latest buy wasn’t enough to change momentum.

4. Long-term holders are distributing.

800,000+ BTC moved in 30 days.

5. Short-term holders are capitulating.

65,200 BTC sent to exchanges at a loss.

The supply pressure is real.

The demand side remains weak.

And the market is showing it.

This is not the same environment Bitcoin had earlier this year. The macro backdrop has changed. Liquidity is thinner. Buyers are cautious. And every large movement, including Mt. Gox transfers, now carries amplified impact.

Blockchain Analysts Post the First Alerts

The initial flag came from Arkham Intelligence, which tracked the outgoing 185 BTC movement from Mt. Gox.

Soon after, market analysts highlighted the broader implications.

And CryptoQuant confirmed the capitulation data.

These alerts piled onto an already fragile market that is increasingly sensitive to large BTC movements.

The Bottom Line

Mt. Gox is shifting coins again. The transfers are small but symbolic, and the broader Bitcoin market is already strained. With ETF outflows rising, treasury buyers stepping back, long-term holders distributing, and short-term holders capitulating, the supply-demand equation is turning against bulls.

More Mt. Gox distributions are expected.

And the market is bracing for impact.

Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.

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