CZ Fires Back at 4 Funny FUDs and Limits Comments on X

3rd February 2026– Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao stepped back into crypto discourse by publishing a detailed X post titled “4 Funny FUDs” on February 2, 2026. In the thread, CZ addressed what he described as imaginative but misleading narratives circulating across the crypto community. He highlighted four recent examples of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD), including fake market claims and misunderstandings around Binance-related activity. Notably, CZ also restricted comments on the post. As a result, the move itself became part of the story and sparked more speculation about tensions in the community. 

Background and Context

CZ released the “4 Funny FUDs” post after multiple negative narratives targeted him, Binance, and related projects in early February 2026. Several X accounts amplified claims involving market manipulation, token dumping, and CZ’s connection to meme coins such as $4 and $GIGGLE. At the center of the controversy, a fake Polymarket-style postcirculated widely and fueled panic among critics and traders.

At the same time, the environment around BNB Chain remained tense. Traders were still reacting to fallout from the BNB Chain X account hack, followed by renewed meme coin speculation and drama. 

CZ has confronted FUD publicly before. In February 2023, he responded to a major media narrative about Binance-related transactions and argued that critics misinterpreted blockchain flows. Later, in October 2025, he warned users about scams tied to meme coins created from his tweets and discouraged traders from confusing social posts with endorsements.

In past cases, similar waves of controversy created short-term volatility and uncertainty. However, markets often stabilized after clarifications circulated, especially when confidence in Binance infrastructure remained intact.

The Four Funny FUDs Detailed

In his post, CZ described four narratives he viewed as especially misleading and framed them as examples of how quickly misinformation spreads in crypto.

First, CZ addressed a fake Polymarket-style post that predicted negative outcomes for Binance. He dismissed it as outright fabrication and said it gained traction mainly because it excited critics and played into emotional reactions.

Second, CZ responded to claims that he constantly references “4” while dumping related tokens on the community. Critics tied his “4” mantra to meme coin activity. CZ clarified that he uses “4” as a mindset principle, meaning ignore distractions and focus on building. He also denied benefiting from these tokens.

Third, critics claimed CZ selectively supported projects like Giggle Academy and Binance Life while avoiding “4,” implying favoritism or insider behavior. In response, CZ rejected the framing and argued that ecosystem growth comes from builders and communities rather than manipulation.

Fourth, CZ addressed broader misconceptions about Binance operations, including the way exchange wallets and balances behave. He highlighted that many users continue storing funds on Binance and suggested that outflow narratives often distort how exchange activity works.

Future Implications

The post triggered mixed reactions. Supporters praised CZ for responding directly and reaffirming the “ignore FUD and build” mindset. Meanwhile, critics argued that limiting comments reduced openness and gave the controversy additional fuel.

Looking ahead, this update reinforces a key market reality: crypto remains highly narrative-driven. As BNB Chain continues expanding meme activity and new on-chain platforms, similar social cycles can trigger repeated waves of volatility. Consequently, investors and traders should rely on verified sources and treat viral posts, prediction-market screenshots, and social-media rumors with caution.