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Bitcoin Fork ECX Price Crashes 76% From Peak as Binance Hack Steals Spotlight
The recent $6.3 billion Binance hack and subsequent cryptocurrency market downturn largely eclipsed Drivechain creator Paul Sztorc’s ECX launch on Oct. 29, 2026. Since the start of the phased launch and subsequent trading, the forked digital asset climbed to an all-time high of $134.97 per coin before relinquishing 76% of its peak valuation, leaving it exchanging hands near $32 at press time. Key Takeaways The $6.3 billion Binance hack overshadowed ECX’s debut, leaving its ambitious launch largely unnoticed. ECX commands a $639 million valuation, but its thin liquidity tells a more complicated story. Bitcoin forks face an uncomfortable reality in...
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