BNB tumbles to five‑month low as market rout intensifies — but Binance stays dominant BNB slid to its weakest level in five months, dropping below $800 amid a broader crypto market correction. Traders warn that if selling pressure continues, the altcoin could revisit its early‑2025 range of $500–$600 in the coming weeks (source: TradingView). Despite the price hit and a fresh wave of FUD targeting the exchange, Binance remains by far the world’s largest crypto trading venue. Coingecko data shows Binance held roughly 39% of global exchange market share in 2025, with nearest rival Bybit at about 8% — nearly five times smaller. U.S. heavyweight Coinbase ranked only sixth in global trading volume, highlighting the continued clout of offshore platforms (source: Coingecko). CZ pushes back as withdrawal rumors swirl Binance founder Changpeng Zhao responded to the coverage with a pointed remark: “Real users vote with their money,” a rebuttal to persistent allegations that the exchange sparked the October 10 crash and has driven the current “crypto winter.” The FUD intensified after users urged withdrawals following reported withdrawal problems on February 3. However, investigations and on‑chain data suggest the panic was overblown. Outflows were relatively small, analysts say AMBCrypto’s reporting and CryptoQuant’s analysis found that outflows from Binance remained within normal ranges given the market downturn. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju put the figure at about $600 million in net outflows — roughly 0.3% of the exchange’s BTC reserves — and mocked the scare campaign: “Dear Binance FUDers, great job. You triggered a $600M net outflow rush, a whopping 0.3% of their total reserves.” Those numbers suggest the scare had limited systemic impact (source: CryptoQuant, AMBCrypto). Market share shifts and notable winners/losers - Binance’s market position proved resilient: year‑on‑year it lost only 0.5% market share despite growing competition and late‑2025 FUD (source: Coingecko). - Bybit declined by about 13% over the same period. - South Korea’s Upbit suffered the biggest drop — a 19% fall — after a $38 million hack in November. - MEXC posted a surprising 90% increase in market share, even after community backlash for temporarily blocking user funds late in 2025. What this means The data paints a picture of a market where anxiety and headlines can trigger short‑term moves, but the largest exchanges still command dominant positions. BNB’s price weakness reflects broader market conditions more than an exchange‑specific collapse, while on‑chain figures show limited capital flight from Binance. Still, if volatility persists, downside risk for BNB remains meaningful. Disclaimer: This article is informational and not investment advice. Cryptocurrency trading is high risk; readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Sources: Coingecko, CryptoQuant, AMBCrypto, TradingView. © 2026 AMBCrypto Read more AI-generated news on: undefined/news

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