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FTT Surges 50% on Pardon News

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced FTX founder now serving a 25-year sentence for massive fraud, filed a presidential pardon application, sparking a 50% spike in FTX's native token, FTT. While a pardon is highly speculative, the market's reaction underscores the persistent influence of news-driven sentiment in crypto. Investors should note that such rallies often lack fundamental backing and may reverse sharply if the pardon is denied or the hype fades. The move reflects a broader pattern where legal developments, even improbable ones, can trigger volatile price swings in distressed assets. Caution is warranted as the underlying exchange remains in bankruptcy, and regulatory scrutiny continues.

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