Bitcoin ATM Fraud Losses Reach $333.5 Million in 2025, FBI Warns
- Surge in Fraud Losses: In 2025, losses related to Bitcoin ATM scams reached approximately $333.5 million, marking a significant increase from $78 million in 2022 and $114 million in 2023, highlighting the severity and ongoing growth of fraudulent activities.
- Victim Demographics: Older adults have emerged as the primary victims, with hundreds of reported Bitcoin ATM fraud cases in the first half of 2024 alone, resulting in tens of millions of dollars lost, underscoring the vulnerability of this demographic.
- Scam Tactics: Criminals primarily relied on impersonation and panic-driven phone calls to contact victims, claiming their bank accounts or tax records were compromised, which led them to deposit cash into Bitcoin ATMs, routing funds directly into wallets controlled by fraud networks.
- Regulatory Warnings: Both the FBI and FTC emphasize that legitimate institutions do not request payments via Bitcoin ATMs, urging consumers to remain vigilant, verify information independently, and avoid rushed decisions to prevent irreversible financial losses.
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Technical Analysis for BTC
Technical Sentiment Analysis for Bitcoin (BTC) As of , Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting a Sell technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 3 technical signals, shows that 0 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for BTC stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the stock.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages From a structural perspective, BTC is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.
Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 36103.034 | 48051.517 | 60373.054 | 72321.537 | 84643.074 | 96591.557 | 108913.094 |
| Fibonacci | 48051.517 | 57322.665 | 63050.389 | 72321.537 | 81592.685 | 87320.409 | 96591.557 |
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