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The cryptocurrency market faced renewed turbulence as Mt. Gox executed a massive Bitcoin transfer, moving 352.69 million USD worth of BTC to two wallets. This follows another substantial transfer of 2.43 billion USD worth of Bitcoin, compounding fears among investors. As Bitcoin briefly crossed the $100,000 mark, it quickly retraced to $92,000, heightening concerns around Mt. Gox’s market influence. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="mt-gox-and-its-recent-bitcoin-activity">Mt. Gox and Its Recent Bitcoin Activity</h2> 
Mt. Gox’s recent transactions coincided with Bitcoin hitting its all-time high of $103,608, before retreating to $92,980. These movements caused significant liquidations, with $892.78 million in crypto assets being liquidated within the last 24 hours. Notably, $718.71 million of this total came from long positions. 
Adding to the uncertainty, Mt. Gox transferred 24,052 BTC (~$2.43 billion) to a new wallet on the same day Bitcoin breached $100,000. While similar actions in the past failed to derail rallies, these transfers now contribute to growing unease, especially with Bitcoin trading at $97,889 at the time of writing. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="market-data-reflects-increased-participation">Market Data Reflects Increased Participation</h2> 
Data indicates that the majority of Bitcoin addresses hold less than $1,000 worth of BTC, accounting for 78.29% of total addresses, while addresses holding over $100,000 represent just 1.54%. Additionally, 70.94% of holders are classified as long-term investors, showcasing the market’s underlying confidence despite short-term volatility. 
Interestingly, whale activity remains limited, with large investors controlling just 1.25% of total supply. Meanwhile, transaction fees remain manageable, averaging 0.000024 BTC (~$2.28), signaling broader user engagement and decentralized market dynamics. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="institutional-interest-drives-bitcoin-adoption">Institutional Interest Drives Bitcoin Adoption</h2> 
Institutional involvement continues to strengthen Bitcoin’s position as a “digital gold” alternative. With a market cap exceeding $2 trillion, Bitcoin’s rise is bolstered by ETF launches, regulatory support, and corporate adoption. Notably, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has surpassed 500,000 BTC in assets under management, reflecting growing institutional confidence. 
Despite the short-lived rally to $103,900, Bitcoin’s price fell back below $100,000, trading at $99,200 with a 1.32% increase over the last 24 hours. The 3.34% rise in trading volume to $68.76 billion highlights sustained market activity even amidst volatility. 
As <a href="https://www.turkishnyradio.com/" target="_blank" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.turkishnyradio.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">Turkish NY Radio</a> observes, Mt. Gox’s actions underscore the lasting impact of legacy institutions on the crypto market, while growing institutional adoption signals an accelerated integration of Bitcoin into traditional financial systems.

Mt. Gox’s Latest Move Sparks Fear: Bitcoin Falls Below $100,000

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