Binance says crypto worth $6.3bn impacted in suspected hack

Bitcoin (BTCUSD) fell below $77,000 after a $6.3 billion hack on Binance. Binance suspended deposits/withdrawals, froze affected funds, and pledged to cover losses. Ether and BNB also declined, while Coinbase and MicroStrategy shares dropped in extended trading. The breach is under investigation, with stablecoin issuers freezing affected funds.

Whale Alert detected a transfer of 1,077 BTC worth $84.7 million to OKX on Oct. 30. The sender's wallet is unknown, and the transfer's intent is unclear. Bitcoin exchange inflows may indicate potential selling pressure, but no trading activity was confirmed.

Binance reported a security breach, potentially the largest crypto heist, with $3 billion in assets frozen. Bitcoin, Ether, and BNB prices dropped. Binance will cover losses, and user funds remain safe. Industry experts warn of broader implications for crypto security and investor confidence.

Cryptocurrency stolen in a Binance hack, including 7,000 BTC and 233.46 million XRP, remains unspent across 19 Bitcoin addresses and one XRP account, according to investigators. The assets are traceable but cannot be frozen by issuers.

Nine hedge funds and banks, including Brevan Howard, reduced their exposure to bitcoin ETFs by 68,000 BTC ($5.4B) from Sep 2025 to Jun 2026. The move followed a decline in the arbitrage opportunity between spot ETFs and futures, not a change in bitcoin's price outlook. CME open interest and net long positions also fell significantly.

Binance reported a hack where 18,270 BTC (worth $1.4B) was stolen and split into 19 wallets. TRM Labs attributed the theft to North Korea’s TraderTraitor unit. Binance stated the attack originated from a compromised employee laptop, with total losses at $6.3B, which they will cover. Deposits and withdrawals remain suspended.