**The latest cryptocurrency hacks in 2026 reveal ongoing security risks, as investors have lost tens of millions of dollars since the beginning of the year.**
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## Recent Major Incidents 🔐
- **BtcTurk Platform Hacked (Turkey):** On **January 1, 2026**, one of the oldest Turkish trading platforms suffered a major hack targeting its hot wallets, resulting in an estimated loss of **48 million dollars**. This incident follows a series of similar attacks in 2024 and 2025, raising concerns about the recurrence of security vulnerabilities even in "stable" platforms.
- **Crypto Market in General:** Despite these breaches, cryptocurrencies began 2026 with strong gains of **$178 billion in four trading days**, with Bitcoin surpassing **$96,000** before later retreating to lower levels.
- **Market Predictions:** Some analysts talk about the possibility of the market entering a new bearish cycle linked to the upcoming Bitcoin halving and indicators like the MVRV ratio, which could increase the market's vulnerability to future attacks.
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## A Comparison of Recent Major Breaches
| Year | Platform/Event | Loss Value | Notes |
|-------|--------------|--------------|------------|
| 2024 | BtcTurk | ~30 million $ | Start of the Breach Series |
| 2025 | BtcTurk | ~40 million $ | Ongoing Security Vulnerabilities |
| 2026 | BtcTurk | 48 million $ | Largest Loss So Far |
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## Important Points for Investors
- **Worrying Recurrence:** Breaching the same platform for three consecutive years indicates that some companies are not addressing the root of the security problem.
- **Parallel Volatility:** Despite the breaches, the market is witnessing massive gains, reflecting the contradiction between security risks and investment opportunities.
- **Personal Security:** It is essential to use **Cold Wallets**, enable **two-factor authentication**, and rely on reputable platforms to reduce risks.
- **Psychological Impact:** These breaches shake investor confidence and may drive some to exit the market or shift to safer assets like gold.
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