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Story: Binance Sees Medium Bitcoin Deposits Plunge to 2017 Lows

By Evie Vavasseur

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Binance just hit a wall. The world's biggest crypto exchange watched medium-sized Bitcoin deposits crash to levels not seen since 2017, and the numbers paint a pretty grim…

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The exchange didn't release exact figures, but sources close to the matter said deposits between 10 and 100 Bitcoin basically dried up over the past month.

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Short-term holders are bleeding cash. Many bought Bitcoin above $30,000 and now they're staring at prices below $25,000.

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So they're doing what humans do when things get ugly - nothing. Instead of selling at a loss, they're holding tight and hoping for a comeback.

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The Federal Reserve's rate hikes aren't helping anyone sleep better at night. Borrowing costs keep climbing, making it harder for traders to leverage their positions in risky…

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Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao tried to sound calm during a recent call with investors. "We are closely monitoring the situation," he said, though his tone suggested things aren't…

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Bitcoin's price action has been wild. The cryptocurrency dipped below $25,000 for the first time in months, triggered by the SEC ramping up its crackdown on digital assets.

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But here's the twist - big institutional players are still buying. They see these prices as a gift and they're accumulating while retail traders panic.

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Binance's user activity dropped 12% last quarter. Daily active users are down, deposits are down, and revenue streams are taking a hit.

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Other exchanges are seeing similar patterns. Coinbase, Kraken, and smaller platforms all report declining trading volumes.

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The lack of specific data from Binance makes it tough to gauge exactly how bad things are. Market analysts keep asking for more details, but the exchange stays pretty…

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Legal troubles aren't making things easier. On February 10, a group of investors sued Binance over alleged misrepresentation in token offerings.

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Meanwhile, Bitcoin's hash rate just hit an all-time high above 300 exahashes per second as of February 20.

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Glassnode data shows active Bitcoin addresses dropped 15% over the past month. Retail participation is clearly shrinking, and that matters because retail traders often drive the…

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Binance CFO Wei Zhou addressed concerns during a February 18 press conference. "We are actively engaging with our community to address any concerns and provide clarity on our…

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