FTT Token Soars Amidst Hope of FTX Relaunch
The native token of the FTX ecosystem, FTT, experienced a remarkable 180% rally last week, making it one of the top-performing assets. This surge was largely attributed to comments made by the strict leader of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suggesting the possibility of a relaunch of FTX 2.0.
According to Kaiko, a blockchain analytics platform, FTT trading volume also surged, indicating potential accumulation by traders and supporters of FTX. On Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, FTT’s trading volume has remained high at November 2022 levels.
FTX’s Bankruptcy and Subsequent Recovery
In November 2022, FTX, led by Sam Bankman-Fried, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. This move came after allegations that the exchange had misappropriated user funds, causing FTT to plummet by 90% from around $22 to as low as $2.
Bankman-Fried was found guilty of criminal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering, and is awaiting sentencing in March 2024.
Hot Take: Will FTX Make A Comeback?
The recent rally in FTT has sparked optimism about the potential relaunch of FTX 2.0. Despite past challenges and legal issues faced by the exchange and its leadership, there seems to be renewed hope among investors and traders. The future trajectory of FTT will depend on how FTX navigates through its current situation and whether it can regain trust within the crypto community.
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