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Bitcoin Briefly Drops to $76,300 as Binance Confirms $6.3B Hack

TradingGain Newsroom·1h ago·30 Oct 2026, 04:05 UTC

Bitcoin briefly fell to $76,300 after Binance confirmed a hack estimated at $6.3 billion. Binance says the attacker reportedly got in through a compromised employee laptop, and about $3 billion has been frozen onchain. The news may weigh on trader sentiment, so the exchange's response matters.

BTCAt the time of writing, Bitcoin traded at $78,169 (-2.1% in 24h).Live price →

Why it matters

A $6.3 billion hack at Binance is a large security event that can unsettle crypto traders.
The attacker reportedly gained access through a compromised employee laptop.
About $3 billion has been frozen onchain so far, a key detail for judging the damage.

What to watch next

Watch whether Bitcoin holds above the $76,300 low and whether Binance releases more details on the hack and the frozen funds.

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