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Bitget investigates suspected wallet breach as estimates vary
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Published 2026-09-24 15:48 UTCUpdated 2026-09-25 04:33 UTC
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Overview
Bitget is investigating unauthorized transfers from exchange wallets after blockchain researchers flagged unusual activity. Reports estimate the value of moved assets at between $183 million and $351.6 million, while Bitget says its security team activated an emergency response and that user funds are safe. Crypto.News reported that withdrawals were paused as investigators examined a possible backend compromise. A separate CoinDesk report described a $7 million hot-wallet hack that took Duelbits offline.
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Why now
- Bitget reported unauthorized transfers and activated emergency response protocols.
- Investigators are examining the wallet activity and a possible backend compromise.
Why it matters
- The incident raises scrutiny of exchange wallet controls and operational security.
- Differing estimates indicate the scale of the incident remains unsettled.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- Bitget reported unauthorized transfers from some of its wallets and activated emergency response protocols.
- Published estimates of assets moved from Bitget wallets range from $183 million to approximately $351.6 million.
- Crypto.News reported that Bitget paused withdrawals while investigators examined a possible backend breach.
How sources frame it
- CoinDesk: neutral
- Bitcoin Magazine: neutral
- Crypto.News: neutral
Reports describe a suspected Bitget wallet breach, with differing estimates of the assets moved and the investigation still developing.
All evidence
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CoinDesk report on Bitget wallet incident
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-09-24 21:59 UTC
Bitget 'Potentially Hacked' as $183 Million Vanishes From Exchange Wallets
Decrypt · decrypt.co · 2026-09-24 21:15 UTC
Bitcoin Magazine report on suspected Bitget hack
bitcoinmagazine.com · bitcoinmagazine.com · 2026-09-24 22:53 UTC
Crypto.News report on possible backend breach
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-09-25 04:33 UTC
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