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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been unexpectedly released early from detention in Long Beach, where he spent less than five months. Following his release, Binance Coin (BNB) saw a 2% price increase, with some analysts predicting a potential 20% rally. 
<h2 id="cz-to-be-released-today">CZ to Be Released Today</h2> 
According to recent reports, Changpeng Zhao is set to be released two days earlier than scheduled due to the weekend coinciding with his official release date. As reported by The Bit Journal, CZ voluntarily returned to the U.S. from Dubai earlier this year. He accepted a plea agreement for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering measures at Binance, resulting in a short-term detention. Although sentenced to five months, Zhao spent two months in a minimum-security facility, followed by three months under house arrest. 
Since his release, CZ has not made any public statements but has expressed, through his legal team, a desire to spend time with his family, including his children and former girlfriend He Ye, who also serves as an executive at Binance. His defense heavily relied on character references from his family, and CZ has reiterated his plans to reconnect with them post-release. 
<img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-46973 aligncenter" src="https://thebitjournal.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/the-impact-of-Changpeng-Zhaos-CZ-early-release-on-Binance-Coin-BNB.-The-scene-highlights-the-BNB-token-risi.webp" alt="Surprise Release for Binance Founder: Will BNB Rally? = The Bit Journal" width="1792" height="1024" title="Surprise Release for Binance Founder: Will BNB Rally? 8"> 
<h2 id="binance-ceo-s-future-and-his-role">Binance CEO’s Future and His Role</h2> 
Though CZ is banned from daily operations at <a href="https://thebitjournal.com/binance-turkey-makes-critical-announcement-language-support-to-be-removed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Binance</a>, he remains a major shareholder and continues to wield influence within the company. Binance is currently facing regulatory challenges, including the arrest of several executives. Given Zhao’s strategic insights, his future decisions may shape the direction of the exchange. 
Before his detention, CZ had also planned to focus on his philanthropic endeavors, such as the Giggle Academy project, which aims to provide free educational resources for children worldwide. However, details about the project remain scarce, and its progress has not been clearly visible on its official website. 
<h2 id="bnb-price-trends-following-cz-s-release">BNB Price Trends Following CZ’s Release</h2> 
CZ’s release coincided with a 2% increase in BNB’s price, which is now challenging the $600 resistance level. Analysts are projecting a potential 20% rally, with prices possibly reaching $722 before consolidating near $683. Analysts expect the upward momentum for BNB to continue. 
Additionally, Binance’s recently launched Pre-Market service is expected to increase user trading activity on the platform, potentially driving demand for BNB. However, if BNB faces renewed selling pressure at the $600 level, a price reversal could lead to consolidation. 
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