North Korean Hackers Steal $577 Million in Crypto in 2026
- Surge in Hack Losses: TRM Labs reports that North Korean-linked hackers have stolen approximately $577 million in cryptocurrency in the first four months of 2026, accounting for 76% of all global hacking losses, highlighting their dominant position in the crypto market.
- Rising Theft Proportion: North Korea's share of global crypto theft has surged from 22% in 2022 to 76% in 2026, with total illicit profits exceeding $6 billion since 2017, indicating continuous advancements in their tactics and technology.
- Major Attack Incidents: The losses in 2026 are primarily driven by two April attacks on KelpDAO and Drift Protocol, which resulted in losses of approximately $292 million and $285 million respectively, together accounting for nearly all losses this year and underscoring the risks associated with DeFi protocols.
- Increased Market Impact: As North Korean hacking activities rise, market liquidity is tightening, leading traders to face higher risk premiums, while regulators may intensify scrutiny on crypto exchanges and laundering channels, raising compliance costs across the industry.
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Technical Analysis for DRIFT
Technical Sentiment Analysis for Drift (DRIFT). As of , Drift (DRIFT) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 3 technical signals, shows that 1 indicators are flashing buy, while 2 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for DRIFT 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 crypto.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, DRIFT 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 $-.
Drift (DRIFT) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 0.0142 | 0.0223 | 0.03 | 0.0381 | 0.0458 | 0.0539 | 0.0616 |
| Fibonacci | 0.0223 | 0.0283 | 0.0321 | 0.0381 | 0.0441 | 0.0479 | 0.0539 |
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