A major cryptocurrency exchange has made an important announcement regarding its US branch. It is necessary to be prepared as the market loves FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt). Binance is currently facing a tough legal battle with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and has been dealing with various issues in its US branch.
Binance Planned Maintenance
According to the announcement made today, Binance US will undergo planned maintenance and deposit/withdrawal transactions will be temporarily halted. This maintenance, which was announced in advance to prevent panic in the market, is highly susceptible to FUD. If the maintenance is prolonged, the markets may use it as a reason for a decline. Therefore, investors should be prepared for possible surprise sales.
For now, the exchange can continue its operations in the US as long as it holds assets in the country until the end of the lawsuit, thanks to the approval it obtained from the court. However, the lack of market makers is causing abnormal price movements in Binance US pairs. The fact that US banks do not work with the company makes it difficult for customers to deposit money into the platform. This leads to decreased liquidity and a lack of market makers, resulting in price fluctuations below or above the market.
There is no need for investors to worry at the moment, and the price of Bitcoin did not react negatively to the latest announcement.