Bitcoin Fork ECX Price Crashes 76% From Peak as Binance Hack Steals Spotlight
A Bitcoin fork called ECX, launched by Drivechain creator Paul Sztorc on Oct. 29, 2026, peaked at $134.97 per coin before falling 76% from that high. The collapse was overshadowed by a $6.3 billion Binance hack and a broader crypto market downturn. Traders should note that fork launches remain highly speculative and vulnerable to wider market shocks, with ECX's drawdown showing how quickly new assets can lose value.