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Home » Mt.Gox “Finds” 200,000 Lost Bitcoins in Forgotten Wallet—What It Means for Investors
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Mt.Gox “Finds” 200,000 Lost Bitcoins in Forgotten Wallet—What It Means for Investors

Karly MarieBy Karly MarieMarch 5, 2014Updated:March 5, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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Mt.Gox, once the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange, has announced the discovery of 200,000 bitcoins in a previously forgotten wallet. This revelation comes weeks after the Japan-based exchange declared bankruptcy, reporting that 850,000 bitcoins—worth hundreds of millions—had vanished.

The Discovery: What Happened?

According to CEO Mark Karpeles, on March 7, 2014, Mt.Gox identified an old-format wallet, last used before June 2011, containing approximately 200,000 BTC—valued at $116 million at the time. The firm reported the find to its lawyers on March 8, before moving the bitcoins into more secure “offline” wallets.

Does This Change Anything for Investors?

This finding reduces the total missing bitcoins to 650,000, but major questions remain:

  • Where did the rest go? The newly discovered funds raise doubts about Mt.Gox’s original claim that hackers stole all 850,000 bitcoins.
  • Was it incompetence or fraud? Many believe that poor management—rather than external attacks—led to the loss, fueling suspicions of misappropriation.
  • Will investors get their money back? Since Mt.Gox was unregulated, affected users have no deposit insurance, leaving them with little hope of full recovery.

The Fallout from Mt.Gox’s Collapse

Mt.Gox filed for bankruptcy in both Japan and the U.S., reporting debts of $64 million. Its sudden shutdown sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world, eroding trust in exchanges. While the Bitcoin network itself remains intact, many investors remain skeptical about centralized platforms.

In response, other exchanges and digital wallet providers have worked to restore faith in Bitcoin. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin developer community has patched vulnerabilities, including the transaction malleability bug that Mt.Gox initially blamed for its woes.

Final Thoughts: Bitcoin’s Resilience

Despite the scandal, Bitcoin has survived—and even thrived—since Mt.Gox’s downfall. The episode serves as a stark reminder of the risks of centralized exchanges, reinforcing the importance of secure wallets and transparent platforms.

Do you think more of Mt.Gox’s lost bitcoins will ever be recovered? Share your thoughts below!

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