In the wake of the SEC's staggering $4 billion fine on Binance, the crypto market pulsated with unprecedented activity. Bitcoin took a sudden nosedive reaching levels that rattled investors. But what's truly surprising is the explosive response from the futures market, with trading volumes more than quadrupling overnight. As Binance's own numbers tell a tale of frantic trades, what does this mean for the stability of crypto markets? Discover how traders navigated this storm of uncertainty, and what preceded a brief but significant fall below Bitcoin's critical support level. Access the full breakdown and expert analysis with CryptoSlate Alpha.
Binance turmoil leads to record futures activity – analyzing the impact Binance turmoil leads to record futures activity – analyzing the impact
Trading volumes in Bitcoin futures and perpetual contracts surge in wake of Binance's $4 billion SEC fine.
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Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 6:10 pm UTC
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Bitcoin, a decentralized currency that defies the sway of central banks or administrators, transacts electronically, circumventing intermediaries via a peer-to-peer network.
Binance
Binance is a global cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for trading more than 100 cryptocurrencies.
Changpeng Zhao, popularly known as “CZ,” is a notable figure in the cryptocurrency world, primarily for founding and leading Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.