Genesis Trading's Alleged Address Dumps 46,000 BTC Amidst Bankruptcy Crisis

IconCryptoNewsTerminal Staff20 Aug, 2024

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Genesis Trading's Alleged Address Dumps 46,000 BTC Amidst Bankruptcy Crisis

Cryptocurrency analyst, HODL15Capital (@HODL15Capital), revealed that an alleged address belonging to bankrupt crypto lender Genesis Trading sold 46,000 BTC earlier this month, based on data provided by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence (ARKM). The address currently holds approximately $52 million worth of crypto assets. The massive BTC sale by Genesis Trading comes amidst its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2023, citing a $1.2 billion hole in its balance sheet primarily caused by the collapse of Three Arrows Capital and the subsequent implosion of FTX. The sale of 46,000 BTC is a significant move by Genesis Trading, indicating the company's efforts to raise funds and restructure its operations during the bankruptcy process. However, the exact purpose and implications of this large-scale BTC sale remain unclear. As the bankruptcy proceedings continue, Genesis Trading's creditors anxiously await the company's reorganization plans and the potential impact on their claims. Market observers closely monitor developments in this case as it has wider implications for the cryptocurrency industry and the ongoing fallout from the FTX collapse.