TradingView Glitch Shows Bitcoin at $0 on MEXC—Here’s What Really Happened

On June 5, a visual bug on TradingView caused Bitcoin’s price to momentarily appear as zero on the MEXC exchange. Despite the shocking chart, MEXC confirmed that its trading platform was functioning normally throughout the event.

The glitch quickly went viral on social media, sparking fears that Bitcoin had collapsed on MEXC. Such a drop—if real—would have wiped out long positions instantly and triggered massive liquidations across the board.

MEXC responded with a statement clarifying that the wick to zero only appeared on TradingView, not on its actual trading engine. The team is now working with TradingView to ensure such display issues do not reoccur. They also advised users to verify information from official sources and avoid spreading unverified claims.

Interestingly, MEXC’s trading volume surged by over 51% within 24 hours following the glitch. It remains unclear whether this spike was due to panic selling or increased trading activity triggered by the rumor.

The incident highlights how fast-spreading misinformation can destabilize markets—and why transparency and rapid communication are essential in the crypto world.