Crypto Trader Loses $50M in Address Poisoning Attack, Offers $1M Bounty

A crypto trader has lost $50 million in an address poisoning attack and is offering a $1 million bounty for the return of the funds. The incident mirrors a similar $71 million attack in 2024, where the victim managed to recover nearly all available funds.

Price Action Details

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) stands at $45,000, with a 24-hour change of -1.2%, a 7-day change of -3.5%, and a 30-day change of +2.1%. Key support levels are at $42,000 and $40,000, while resistance is seen at $48,000 and $50,000. Trading volume today is 15% higher than the 30-day average. The market cap of BTC has decreased by $5 billion in the last 24 hours.

Driving Factors

The address poisoning attack has contributed to increased volatility in the crypto market. On-chain data from Dune Analytics shows a 20% spike in transactions involving the affected wallet addresses. Significant whale movements were observed, with one whale transferring 1,000 BTC shortly after the attack. The news of the attack and the offered bounty has been a catalyst for market movements.

Broader Market Context

Compared to Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH) has seen a 24-hour change of -0.8%, currently trading at $2,300. The DeFi sector's total value locked (TVL) has dropped by 4% to $100 billion according to DefiLlama. NFT trading volume on OpenSea has remained stable at $10 million per day. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 45, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment in the market. Analysts from The Block suggest that such incidents could lead to increased scrutiny and security measures in the DeFi space.