According to ZachXBT, the stolen crypto assets were funneled through the low-volume privacy tool Secret Bridge, then moved via two instant exchanges before being distributed across more than 20 Gate.io deposit addresses and other services (source: ZachXBT on Twitter, May 9, 2025). This complex laundering process highlights increased risk of asset obfuscation on centralized exchanges, potentially impacting liquidity and compliance for traders monitoring suspicious inflows.

According to PeckShieldAlert, addresses linked to the Bitrue exploiter have recently swapped 150 billion SHIB and 756 million HOT tokens for approximately 1,500 ETH, with 1,050 ETH subsequently laundered through Tornado Cash. The exploiter continues to hold 5,111 ETH and 16 million DAI, with a total value of around $25.5 million. This activity follows the 2023 Bitrue cyberattack and highlights ongoing risks for token liquidity and ETH market sentiment as large asset movements by malicious actors can trigger price volatility and impact trader confidence (Source: PeckShieldAlert).

According to Bold (@boldleonidas), users experienced locked accounts when attempting to withdraw funds from Coinbase on a regular business day, whereas withdrawals from ByBit were reportedly processed without issues even on the same day as the largest hack in crypto history. This highlights potential differences in operational protocols and risk management strategies between the two exchanges, which could impact trader preferences and trust in these platforms.

According to Cas Abbé, North Korean hacker group Lazarus has executed the largest crypto hack in history, stealing $1.46 billion worth of ETH from Bybit. The breach occurred during Bybit's regular weekly transactions to its warm wallet, drawing parallels to the previous WazirX hack. This development is critical for traders monitoring exchange security and potential impacts on Ethereum market liquidity.

According to Michaël van de Poppe, the largest crypto hack ever accounted for 20% of total crypto hacks, yet the markets showed resilience with only a 2% decline, indicating strength in market stability.