Fresh Fears For Crypto Traders

Crypto markets are still awash with fear and panic today as the possibility of crypto exchange FTX collapsing ratcheted higher on news that Binance has walked away from a buyout. Amidst a huge exodus of capital and the more than 90% loss of value in its native token FTT, FTX was due to be acquired by main rival Binance in a deal which would cover the exchange’s roughly $8 billion in liabilities, preventing unmanageable client losses.

Binance Baulks At Buyout 

Binance cited reports of “mishandled customer funds and US agency investigations” as the main drivers behind its decision to abort the takeover. While FTX is reportedly seeking similar buyout options from other firms, nothing concrete has been established yet and as withdrawals continue, the situation is becoming more perilous.

Retail Trader Impact 

If FTX does go bankrupt, this would be the latest high-level insolvency in the crypto-sphere this year. On the back of stable coin TerraUSD collapsing and the crypto fund Three Arrows Capital tanking, the news would have major repercussion for the crypto sector. Retail interest and trading volume have already fallen massively this year when compared with last year and FTX going under would likely see volumes plunging further with the crypto winter growing colder still.

Technical Views

FTT/USD

The chart really puts the plunge in perspective. Trading at around the $25 level just a week ago, FTT is now below $4, having tested the all time lows at $0.95. The outlook remains very bearish for the company. However, given that price is at such historically subdued levels and with the