Bitcoin Fork ECX Price Crashes 76% From Peak as Binance Hack Steals Spotlight

ECX, the Bitcoin fork launched by Drivechain creator Paul Sztorc on Oct. 29, 2026, has fallen 76% from its all-time high of $134.97 per coin, with the phased rollout and subsequent trading overshadowed by a $6.3 billion Binance hack and a broader crypto market downturn. The token’s slide came as the exchange exploit dominated attention and weighed on digital-asset sentiment across the market. The episode highlights how difficult it is for new forked assets to establish price discovery when a major exchange shock absorbs liquidity and trader focus. Market participants will watch whether ECX can stabilize once the Binance fallout fades and whether trading volume and liquidity return to the fledgling asset.