According to Chainalysis, 2025 has become a record year for cryptocurrency theft, surpassing $2 billion, marking the most challenging year in the market.
Cryptocurrency Theft in 2025
Since the beginning of 2025, over $2 billion has been stolen, indicating a serious threat to crypto investors. To put this into perspective, this amount was reached in just 142 days.
Major Incidents and Their Consequences
The largest theft occurred on the ByBit exchange, where hackers linked to North Korea stole $1.5 billion. This increasing threat from hacking requires users to pay closer attention to the security of their funds.
Geography of Crimes and New Trends
Notably, 23.35% of all stolen funds in 2025 came from personal wallet compromises, indicating a growing threat. The highest losses from crypto crimes are observed in North America, associated with the high rate of cryptocurrency adoption in the region.
The year 2025 has shown an increase in cryptocurrency thefts and new threats, necessitating a more cautious approach from users regarding the security of their assets.
