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Bitcoin and ether slide after suspected Binance breach; StanChart sees more pressure

TradingGain Newsroom·8h ago·30 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC

Bitcoin and ether fell after a suspected $6.3 billion security breach at Binance and a Polymarket exploit. Standard Chartered says crypto prices may stay under pressure before they find a base. For traders, this points to a possible period of weak prices rather than a quick recovery.

BTCAt the time of writing, Bitcoin traded at $77,637 (-3.16% in 24h).Live price →

Why it matters

A suspected $6.3 billion security breach at Binance came alongside a Polymarket exploit.
Bitcoin and ether both slid following the reported breach and exploit.
Standard Chartered expects crypto prices may remain under pressure before a base forms.

What to watch next

Watch whether bitcoin and ether show signs of finding a base, and any further updates on the Binance breach.

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