Hackers Face Losses from Buying and Selling Ethereum During Market Crash

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Oct 18 2025

Hackers' Panic-Selling Losses: Hackers incurred estimated losses of $4.5 million to $5.5 million by panic-selling over 8,600 ETH during the October 2025 market downturn, exacerbating market volatility.
Market Dynamics and Reactions: The sell-off highlighted the irony of hackers falling into the buy-high, sell-low trap, with community reactions emphasizing the inefficiency of panic-selling in illiquid markets.

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

Hackers Face Losses from Buying and Selling Ethereum During Market Crash

About the author

Top News

Fed Cuts Interest Rates Amid Economic Concerns

SpaceX Targets $800 Billion Valuation in Secondary Sale

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slightly Improves in December

U.S. Consumer Spending Slows in September

Related Articles

Lake Victoria Gold Discovers High-Grade Gold at Imwelo Project in Tanzania

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $75,000 to Support Community Workforce Development

People Also Watch