Bitcoin exchange balances are hitting six-year lows, but some analysts argue this metric is overrated.

As 140,000 Mt. Gox $BTC ($9 billion) prepares for release, debate sparks over its impact on the market. Analyst Matthew Hyland suggests supply fluctuations don’t directly correlate with BTC price, while Samson Mow believes any Mt. Gox sales will likely be OTC, having minimal price impact.