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BNB, or Binance Coin, is experiencing a downturn due to several factors¹:

Increased competition: Other blockchain platforms like Solana, Terra, and Avalanche are gaining traction, potentially threatening Binance's market share.

Stagnant growth: Binance Smart Chain's daily transactions and total value locked (TVL) have plateaued, indicating a slowdown in adoption and usage.

Negative market sentiment: Traders are betting against BNB, with some paying up to 3% per week to keep short positions open, indicating a bearish outlook.

Regulatory concerns: The looming SEC investigation and recent settlement with the US SEC, which led to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao's exit, have contributed to the price drop.

Overvaluation: Some analysts believe BNB's market capitalization is excessive compared to its competitors, making it vulnerable to a correction.

These factors have led to a decline in BNB's price, with some notable drops in recent months. For instance, BNB fell to an intra-day low of $552 on July 3 after dropping 3.75% over 24 hours.²