Overview
- Bitcoin dropped below $68,000 following the transfer of $9 billion worth of BTC from Mt. Gox wallets.
- The defunct exchange is preparing to repay creditors by the October 31 deadline, moving assets for the first time in five years.
- Market analysts are divided on the potential impact, with some predicting minimal selling pressure from creditors.
- Former CEO Mark Karpelès reassured that no immediate sale of Bitcoin is planned, calming some market fears.
- The transfer also included Bitcoin Cash, which might face different market reactions compared to Bitcoin.