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22.11.2023 08:26 PM
Binance crisis impact on BTC and crypto industry

The cryptocurrency market experienced notable fluctuations following the unexpected departure of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, linked to a confession of guilt in a prolonged money laundering inquiry.

Initially, this development jolted the market, but it quickly regained its footing. Bitcoin, in particular, rebounded from a significant drop to $35,500, sparking a surge in open interest and a flurry of bullish indicators within the trading community.

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CME buys Binance in BTC OI

In a significant shift, CME Group has now eclipsed Binance in terms of Bitcoin open interest. This comes amidst a substantial outflow of funds from Binance, contributing to an overall liquidation exceeding $231 million in the cryptocurrency market. Data from Coinglass reveals that Bitcoin faced over $67 million in liquidations, with a substantial portion from long positions.

CME's role has been pivotal in Bitcoin's rebound. Institutional investors at CME have taken a leading role in purchasing the premier cryptocurrency, surpassing Binance in open interest. This increased institutional participation has led to a higher price premium for Bitcoin on CME, approximately $600 above other exchanges.

CME's data shows a steady growth in open interest, indicating sustained market activity and investment. The rise in trading volumes also reflects a renewed interest from traders.

The basis, the difference between spot and futures prices, has slightly decreased. This suggests emerging opportunities for carry trade strategies and signals a trend where futures prices are aligning more closely with spot prices, hinting at a more balanced and stable market environment.

The long-to-short Bitcoin position ratio has significantly increased, now standing at 1.0907. Optimism prevails among traders, with bulls holding 52% of long positions. However, bears are keeping pace, holding 48% of short positions, suggesting that Bitcoin prices might retrace to around $37,000.

JPMorgan explains the impact of the Binance crisis on the industry

Market attention today is centered around the developments at Binance. JPMorgan views the cryptocurrency exchange's recent agreement with the U.S. prosecutors as a positive development for both the company and the wider crypto sector. The investment bank's team, led by JPMorgan analyst Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, stated:

"We see the likelihood of an agreement as a positive event, as it will reduce uncertainty surrounding Binance, benefiting both trading and the business of BNB Smart Chain."

"For crypto investors, the potential agreement eliminates a possible systemic risk arising from a hypothetical collapse of Binance."

On Tuesday, Binance and its co-founder Changpeng Zhao reached a comprehensive settlement with U.S. authorities, admitting to severe monetary penalties and violations of U.S. sanctions. Binance agreed to pay $4.3 billion, marking one of the largest corporate settlements in U.S. history.

Under the terms of the settlement, Zhao will pay a $50 million fine on the condition of his resignation as CEO. The agreement, involving the Department of Justice, the Treasury Department, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, concludes a years-long investigation of the exchange.

Following his guilty plea, Zhao was released on a $175 million recognizance bond with an expected prison sentence of up to 18 months, with sentencing scheduled for February 23, 2024.

Binance will continue on its path

In a letter to his team following his resignation as CEO, Changpeng Zhao wrote:

"Binance will continue on its path. I will face some difficulties, but I will stand firm. We will get through this, but with some structural changes."

Richard Teng has been appointed as the new CEO in place of Zhao. Teng, a former regulator, stated that his priorities are to ensure that Binance users can trust in the company's financial strength, security, and integrity. He expressed confidence that the company will become "stronger" in the process of "laying the foundation for the next 50 years."

Additionally, more than $1 billion was withdrawn from Binance in the last 24 hours, while some competitor exchanges saw an influx of funds. Binance's native token, BNB, also fell by nearly 10% in the last 24 hours.

Bitcoin to Reach $220,000 Post-Halving

In the perspective of price impact, factors such as halving and the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF remain significant. Crypto analyst Bitcoin Archive predicts that the main cryptocurrency's price will surpass $220,000 within the next 18 months.

This forecast is based on a six-fold increase observed after the last halving. It suggests that current price considerations might lead to inaccurate forecasts, given Bitcoin's volatility and its susceptibility to short-term events.

Another notable trend is the diminishing rate of price increase after each halving. The 2012 halving saw a 94-fold increase, while the 2016 halving resulted in only a threefold rise, approximately one-third of the previous increase.

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