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Hacker panic-sells 9,240 Ether during market crash, incurring $4.56M loss

Photo: Kevin Ku

Hacker panic-sells 9,240 Ether during market crash, incurring $4.56M loss

The hacker consistently bought at highs and sold at lows.

A hacker panic-sold 9,240 Ether during today’s market crash, resulting in a $4.56 million loss on the transaction. The perpetrator, believed to have illicitly obtained crypto assets through recent exploits, executed the large-scale sale amid broader market volatility affecting Ethereum and other digital assets.

Hackers linked to major exchange thefts have demonstrated reactive trading patterns during recent market downturns, with some observed rebuying Ethereum after initial panic sales during price dips.

These entities have repeatedly engaged in swing trading Ethereum, attempting to capitalize on price rebounds following exploit-related asset movements. The trading behavior highlights ongoing challenges as stolen funds continue circulating through decentralized markets.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Vivian Nguyen. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.

Hacker panic-sells 9,240 Ether during market crash, incurring $4.56M loss

Hacker panic-sells 9,240 Ether during market crash, incurring $4.56M loss

The hacker consistently bought at highs and sold at lows.

Photo: Kevin Ku

A hacker panic-sold 9,240 Ether during today’s market crash, resulting in a $4.56 million loss on the transaction. The perpetrator, believed to have illicitly obtained crypto assets through recent exploits, executed the large-scale sale amid broader market volatility affecting Ethereum and other digital assets.

Hackers linked to major exchange thefts have demonstrated reactive trading patterns during recent market downturns, with some observed rebuying Ethereum after initial panic sales during price dips.

These entities have repeatedly engaged in swing trading Ethereum, attempting to capitalize on price rebounds following exploit-related asset movements. The trading behavior highlights ongoing challenges as stolen funds continue circulating through decentralized markets.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Vivian Nguyen. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.