FTX Native Token FTT Surges Over 20% After CZ Leaves Binance

Why is the FTX native token rallying?

FTT’s latest price spike is commendable, especially given that the token does not have a lot of utility. It is possible that the uncertainty around Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, may have caused investors to turn bullish on FTT. Just a year ago, CZ announced that Binance would liquidate its FTT holdings to reduce risks associated with FTX. Binance’s decision opened the doors for what was happening inside FTX and its sister company, Alameda Research. The move led to a cascading effect across the crypto space, eventually leading to FTX’s collapse. It is ironic that a year later, Binance’s CEO pleaded guilty to charges levied by American authorities, leading to a surge in the price of FTT.

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However, it is unclear if the FTT rally can sustain itself. Moreover, given the guilty verdict for the now-defunct exchange’s CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, it is unlikely that the latest surge will last very long. However, former executives have revealed that they plan on launching a new crypto exchange in the future, and that could usher some positive sentiment for FTT.