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Michael Saylor, the chairman of MicroStrategy and a prominent BTC advocate, has issued a Bitcoin message that resonates with the crypto community.
In a tweet, Saylor wrote, "shockwaves of change" while tagging Bitcoin. The MicroStrategy founder's call to recognize the revolutionary nature of Bitcoin comes at a crucial moment, as the market grapples with uncertainty following a massive move of Mt. Gox-era Bitcoins.
According to Whale Alert data, over 140,000 BTC, worth approximately $9 billion, were moved from Mt. Gox wallets to an unknown wallet address in 13 transactions, possibly as part of a repayment arrangement for creditors.
The market reacted unfavorably to the BTC transfers, with Bitcoin falling as low as $67,437 after reaching a high of $70,613 on Monday. At the time of writing, Bitcoin had slightly recouped its losses, down 0.45% in the last 24 hours to $68,280.
Tomiwabold OlajideMt. Gox, previously the world's largest Bitcoin exchange, shut down in 2014 when it was revealed that it had lost hundreds of thousands of Bitcoins in a hack. Creditors have since expected the repayment of their assets, which is widely expected to add selling pressure to Bitcoin markets.
Over $9.4 billion worth of Bitcoin is owed to some of Mt. Gox’s 127,000 creditors, with a final repayment deadline of Oct. 31, 2024. In January, the trustee began contacting creditors to establish their identities and swap accounts for repayment.
As the Bitcoin community grapples with these developments, the overarching theme is one of change — both disruptive and transformative. Saylor's message represents resilience amid uncertainty in the face of the unfolding Mt. Gox event.
This statement might also be a testament to the fact that even as the market faces uncertainty, the underlying belief in the transformative potential of Bitcoin remains a constant beacon for many.
Arman Shirinyan
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U.Today Editorial Team