In a flurry of activity, KuCoin users have made significant withdrawals of Ethereum (ETH), USDT, and USDC from the exchange in the past 24 hours, marking a notable shift in investor behavior.
According to data from Coinglass, KuCoin experienced an extraordinary outflow of funds totaling over $350 million within the last day alone. This staggering amount comprises 19,722 ETH (valued at $70.2 million), 275.3 million USDT, and $4.5 million USDC.
The timing of these substantial withdrawals coincides closely with recent legal troubles faced by two of KuCoin’s founders, Chun Gan and Ke Tang, who are now confronted with money laundering charges by the U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams alleges that KuCoin facilitated over $5 billion in purportedly illicit transactions.
Despite the tumultuous environment surrounding the exchange, KuCoin also experienced a noteworthy influx of 395.43 Bitcoins (BTC) valued at $27.65 million in the past 24 hours, as indicated by Coinglass data.
Meanwhile, CoinMarketCap (CMC) data reveals that KuCoin still maintains a total asset value of $6.13 billion, with USDT dominating the largest share at 23%. However, the exchange’s daily trading volume has exhibited a consistent decline over the past week, currently standing at $2.1 billion. KuCoin now occupies the seventh position on CMC’s rankings.
In the midst of these developments, KuCoin’s native token, KCS, has seen a significant downturn of 14.8% within the last 24 hours, with its current trading value at $12.32. Despite this decline, KCS has experienced a notable surge in daily trading volume, which has spiked by 324% to approximately $14 million. The total market capitalization of KCS stands at $1.1 billion.
The heightened volatility surrounding KCS is indicative of the prevailing tension surrounding the exchange, as investors navigate through uncertain waters.
