FTX Token (FTT) Jumps 20% Following the Binance-DOJ Settlement: Details

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What’s Driving FTT Up?

The cryptocurrency market has experienced enhanced volatility lately, with many assets, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), charting substantial price swings. Surprisingly, one of the best performers as of late has been the native token of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX – FTT.

Its valuation has surged by over 20% in the past 24 hours and a whopping 310% on a monthly basis (per CoinGecko’s data).

FTT’s impressive ascend started at the beginning of November and could be attributed to the overall bullish sentiment reigning in the industry back then. Recall that BTC spiked to a yearly high of almost $38,000, whereas ETH surpassed the $2,100 level. 

Another factor pushing FTT’s price up could be the rumors that the revival of the former crypto behemoth FTX is just around the corner. Not long ago, the Chairman of the US SEC – Gary Gensler (known as a huge critic of the cryptocurrency sector) – said such a restart could indeed be in the cards, advising it should be done “within the law.”

The Binance Drama

Last but not least, FTT’s surge could be connected to the recent turbulence surrounding the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange – Binance. The latter settled money-laundering charges with the US DOJ and agreed to pay a whopping $4.3 billion fine, while former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) resigned from his post. 

The turbulence has caused a slight correction in the cryptocurrency market, while Binance Coin (BNB) was among the most affected assets. It has plunged by approximately 7% for the past week, currently trading around $235.