Hackers Face Losses from Buying and Selling Ethereum During Market Crash
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
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.
