The Great Crypto Carnage: Was It a “Coordinated Attack” or Just Bad Timing?

According to @ElonTrades, the whole mess started when Binance made the decision to value certain collateral-think USDe, wBETH, and BNSOL-using its *own* spot-order-book data instead of those trustworthy external oracles. And for the love of everything crypto, don’t forget that Binance had already announced this was going to change on Oct 6… but the actual change was rolling out on Oct 14. So, naturally, there was this lovely little eight-day window of vulnerability for all kinds of chaos to ensue.

SNX Surges Over 80% to 10-Month High – Can Synthetix’s Perp DEX Launch Fuel More?

Now, don’t get too comfortable. Sure, the token is riding high on the wings of an 80% price surge, but there’s a little thing called “reality” creeping in. While the crypto market was shaking like a leaf in a hurricane, SNX was out here performing like it’s been hitting the gym. Because, apparently, despite looking a little “meh” lately, it’s back, and it’s better than ever.

Trump’s Tariffs & Crypto: Who Won? 💰

These investors, driven by a thirst for gain and a disregard for prudence, did wager fortunes upon the volatility. Some indeed found riches, yet many more discovered the emptiness of speculative excess. These whales, they did adjust their holdings – buying when others feared, and selling when optimism bloomed – displaying a cunning that could rival that of a seasoned fox. Such is the nature of men, endlessly chasing shadows in the marketplace.