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The cryptocurrency community was rocked recently by the surprise unveiling of Justin Sun’s HTX wallet, which reportedly holds a staggering 28,614 Bitcoins worth $1.6 billion.
Sun, the founder of the Tron blockchain, shared a screenshot on his X account, aiming to demonstrate his active engagement with HTX, a crypto exchange where he serves as an advisor.
However, renowned crypto voice Adam Cochran has raised suspicions regarding the accuracy of Sun’s claims, sparking controversy within the community.
Sun’s revelation and response
In a bold move, Justin Sun showcased his HTX wallet via a screenshot on his X account, emphasizing his active involvement with the HTX platform. Sun adamantly asserted his heavy usage of HTX, refuting any claims of isolation from the exchange.
Sooo Sun is claiming his personal HTX balance of BTC, is more than the entire amount of BTC that HTX reports in wallets (as sources by DefiLlama)
— Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth) (@adamscochran) February 27, 2024
So either fake or HTX has no real users other than Sun, or he comingle a their assets as his.https://t.co/UB3SbmXZZR pic.twitter.com/pV6fk9mkHY
He claimed to be an avid supporter and investor in various leading crypto exchanges, emphasizing his usage of HTX on par with other users.
Cochran’s allegations
Despite Sun’s assertions, Adam Cochran, a prominent figure in the crypto space, raised doubts about the consistency of Sun’s claims. Cochran pointed out a significant disparity between Sun’s reported Bitcoin holdings and the total BTC holdings of HTX.
According to Cochran’s findings, HTX purportedly boasts $1.342 billion worth of Bitcoins, falling short of Sun’s reported $1.6 billion BTC holding. Cochran’s analysis raises questions about the authenticity of Sun’s disclosure and suggests potential discrepancies in the management of HTX’s assets.
Ambiguity and speculation
The revelation of Justin Sun’s substantial Bitcoin holdings alongside Cochran’s allegations has left the crypto community in ambiguity and speculation. Some members question the transparency and integrity of Sun’s disclosure, while others express concerns about the management of assets within the HTX platform.
The discrepancy between Sun’s holdings and HTX’s reported BTC reserves raises valid concerns regarding the accuracy of financial disclosures within the crypto industry.