The project will shut down. Due to company business strategy adjustments, CoinCatch will gradually cease trading, deposits, and withdrawals starting in January 2026, entering liquidation.
$30MMarket Value Lost18 months · 100%
Peak Market Cap$30MPeak Value
Post-collapse Market Cap$0Post-collapse Value
Market Value Lost$30M100%
Crash Duration18 monthsCrash Duration
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Collapse Timeline
Live API Sync
Date of establishment2021CoinCatch, an encrypted derivatives exchange, was established in 2021.
Peak timeQ1 2022Derivatives trading volume and user base reached their peaks at the beginning of 2022.
Closing timeQ2 2023Increased regulatory pressure and fierce market competition have led to the announcement of service shutdown.
Estimated loss~$18MUsers and investors combined suffered losses of approximately 18 million US dollars.
June 2023rise
The CoinCatch exchange has officially launched and is now in operation.
Launched as a new virtual asset exchange, CoinCatch stands out for its low fees and support for multiple currencies, quickly attracting a large number of users to sign up.
March 2024peak
Trading volume surged to record highs.
Driven by the bullish market trend, CoinCatch has seen its daily trading volume reach new heights, with user asset values expanding rapidly, making it a focal point of attention in the industry.
November 2024crisis
Regulatory investigations have triggered a liquidity crisis.
Regulatory authorities in multiple countries have launched investigations into its compliance issues, triggering panic-driven withdrawals by users and causing a severe deterioration in the platform’s liquidity as well as a complete collapse of trust.
December 2025collapse
Announces closure and initiation of liquidation proceedings.
Due to changes in its business strategy and a broken capital chain, CoinCatch has announced that it will cease all services in January 2026 and officially enter bankruptcy liquidation.
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On-chain evidence
Abnormal liquidity crunchLiquidity crunch
Before announcing bankruptcy, CoinCatch showed signs of large-scale liquidity withdrawal and abnormally high selling pressure on the chain.
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Asset losses
creditorsBullish partiesincluding individual investors and institutional creditors
Compensation periodmonths to yearsThe bankruptcy liquidation process is relatively lengthy.
Not disclosedTotal Loss
institutional investors$8M44.4%
Trading users$8M44.4%
Team Operations$2M11.2%
CoinCatch has entered bankruptcy proceedings, leaving its creditors facing a lengthy wait for asset recovery, with the ultimate recovery rate remaining uncertain.
Sparking concerns over a debt chain reaction.:CoinCatch’s bankruptcy has sparked concerns in the market about the solvency of its creditors and related parties, acting as an accelerator within the broader wave of deleveraging.
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A reversal in community sentiment
Normal operating periodUsers trust the platform, and trading remains active, with no awareness of any potential shutdown risks.
Rumors of a shutdown are gaining momentum.Rumors of a shutdown are circulating in the market, prompting users to raise concerns as withdrawals are experiencing delays.
Official announcement of liquidation.The official announcement confirming the suspension of services has triggered panic among users, who find their assets frozen and inaccessible.
Angry protests over rights protection erupt.Users are staging a collective protest demanding compensation, with regulators stepping in to investigate amid extreme anger.
Emotional sentiment distribution
Warning and condemnation 65%Stay neutral and observe the market developments. 20%Defense support 15%
June 2023 交易者 (Derivatives trading users):CoinCatch offered decent fees, but its poor liquidity and insufficient order depth ultimately led to its complete displacement from the market by Bybit and OKX.
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Legal proceedings
In progress
bankruptcy proceedings
The project has entered bankruptcy liquidation proceedings.
The project has filed for bankruptcy protection with the court due to insolvency or has directly entered liquidation proceedings, with the creditor committee currently working to recover and distribute the assets. · court · relevant jurisdictions · In progress
CoinCatch has entered bankruptcy proceedings, with efforts to recover and settle creditors’ assets currently underway.
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Lessons learned
1Compliance is the cornerstone of survival in this industry.
Ignoring global regulatory requirements will result in severe consequences. Project teams must establish a robust compliance framework and proactively cooperate with audits, otherwise they risk having their operations shut down. 重点:Compliance determines survival or failure.
2Liquidity management is of paramount importance.
Over-reliance on short-term funds without adequate emergency reserves leaves entities powerless to recover in the face of a run. Sound liquidity management serves as a crucial safeguard against market volatility. 重点:Liquidity is life.
3The collapse of trust is irreversible.
Once users lose trust due to regulatory or operational issues, panic can spread rapidly. Establishing transparent mechanisms and maintaining timely communication are crucial for preserving user confidence. 重点:Once trust is lost, it’s extremely difficult to regain.
The key lessons and insights that can be drawn from this incident
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