Market Cap Takes a Hit
With the recent news of Binance CEO’s resignation and the SEC settlement, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant drop in market capitalization. In just 24 hours, the sector lost over $30 billion, causing the overall market cap to plummet from $1.41 trillion to $1.38 trillion.
Impact on Binance Coin (BNB)
The effects of this downturn were particularly noticeable in the case of Binance Coin (BNB), which saw a nearly 10% decline in value following the announcement about the crypto exchange. Interestingly, some traders began swapping their BNB holdings for FTX Token (FTT) in response to the news.
Insights from Santiment
According to insights from on-chain and social metrics tool Santiment, published on November 22, this shift in investor behavior was anticipated and demonstrated by data analysis.
Hot Take: Cryptocurrency Market Suffers Major Blow
The crypto market has taken a significant hit with the recent events surrounding Binance and the SEC. The drop in market capitalization and the impact on specific cryptocurrencies like BNB highlight the volatility and sensitivity of the digital asset space to regulatory and industry-related developments.