Bitcoin has been experiencing a notable decline over the past month, shedding over 18% of its value and dipping from a high of $71,000 to around $58,000. This recent slump can be attributed to a confluence of factors creating a kind of perfect storm in the cryptocurrency market.

One significant contributor is the looming return of Bitcoin from the defunct exchange Mt. Gox. Mt. Gox owes creditors a massive amount of Bitcoin, estimated to be around 140,000 coins. The potential influx of this Bitcoin onto the market has investors worried about a supply glut, which could drive prices down.

Adding to the uncertainty is the increasing regulatory scrutiny cryptocurrencies are facing, particularly in the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been ramping up its investigations into the industry, leading some investors to take a wait-and-see approach, pulling their capital out of the market for the time being.

Despite the current downtrend, the future of Bitcoin remains a topic of hot debate amongst financial experts. Optimists point to long-term factors like the recent Bitcoin halving, which reduces the number of new coins entering circulation, and the development of the Lightning Network, a faster transactions system, as reasons for continued growth.

However, some analysts express concern about Bitcoin’s long-term sustainability. The energy consumption required for mining Bitcoin has drawn criticism and could become a target for future regulations. Additionally, as the block reward for mining Bitcoin dwindles over time, some worry about the long-term security of the network.

As of today, Bitcoin has rebounded up to ~$61,000, as jump that is coincided with a jump in Nvidia stock price and Solana which saw an 8% gain as well. Speculations are abound but it’s still too early to determine the amount of influence these have on each other.