After CZ pledged sufficient funds to backstop the situation, Musk shared what appeared to be an "awkward smile" emoji.

on October 30, following CZ's statement that Binance has sufficient funds to cover the losses from this security incident, community users commented that before FTX collapsed, SBF had also guaranteed the platform had enough capital. Musk subsequently replied to a user's comment with a "😬" emoji. This emoji typically expresses awkwardness, unease, or discomfort, carrying more negative undertones and subtle skepticism compared to the tears-of-joy emoji. The interaction sparked market attention, with some users speculating that Musk may harbor a negative view of Binance or CZ. However, Musk provided no further explanation, and it remains unclear what his comment specifically targeted.