Crypto Market News: Over $200 Million Worth of BNB at Risk of Liquidation; Here’s Why

The crypto market, known for its notorious volatility, faces another challenge as Binance Coin (BNB) is on the brink of potential liquidation. 

PeckShield, a renowned blockchain security player, has raised concerns that a significant drop in BNB’s value could lead to the liquidation of approximately 920,000 BNB tokens.

The move to safeguard the coin is a response to the aftermath of the Venus Protocol exploit that shook Binance last fall. With an estimated value of $204.8 million, the funds returned to the BNB Chain team would serve as a cushion against any potential Venus deficits.

Legal Woes Amplify Uncertainty

Complicating matters further, Binance currently faces legal challenges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Binance, alleging securities law violations and illicit activities. This legal blow has cast a cloud of uncertainty over BNB, Binance’s flagship token.

The SEC’s involvement has sparked significant concern among investors. Data from Nansen reveals that Binance has witnessed nearly $3 billion in outflows since the lawsuit announcement. Consequently, the BNB price has experienced a staggering decrease of over 23% within a week, as reported by Coingecko.

BNB’s Uncertain Future

As of the time of writing, BNB stands at a value of $235.73, with a slight dip of 0.07% over the past day. This serves as a stark reminder of the volatility inherent in the crypto market and the current uncertainty surrounding Binance and its token, BNB.

With a significant amount of BNB potentially at stake, the crypto world awaits the next turn of events with bated breath. The fate of BNB may prove pivotal in shaping the future trajectory of the broader crypto market.