Crypto Thefts 2025: Over $3.4 Billion Stolen

Between January and early December 2025, cryptocurrencies worth over $3.4 billion were stolen – a new negative record for the industry ^[1]. The attack on the Bybit crypto exchange in February alone accounted for approximately $1.5 billion, demonstrating how significantly individual mega-hacks can influence annual statistics.

Analysis of the incidents reveals a concerning trend: the number of attacks is decreasing, but hackers are increasingly focusing on centralized services and achieving significantly higher amounts per incident ^[1]. North Korean hacker groups are operating with particular efficiency and have further solidified their position as dominant actors in the crypto theft sector.

Despite improved security measures across the industry, the figures show that critical vulnerabilities in the crypto ecosystem persist. The growing mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies makes the industry even more attractive to criminal actors. For private investors, the question of adequate protective measures against crypto theft is becoming increasingly relevant in 2026.