According to PeckShieldAlert, Q1 2025 experienced over 60 crypto hacks, leading to total losses of $1.63 billion, marking a 131% year-over-year increase compared to $706 million in Q1 2024. March 2025 alone saw 20 hacks with $33.46 million in losses, including a notable $5 million hack on 1inch, which was 90% recovered. These events highlight significant security vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency markets. Traders should be aware of increased risks and consider security measures in their investment strategies.

According to PeckShieldAlert, Zothdotio has experienced a private key leakage, resulting in a financial loss of $8.85 million. The hacker responsible has exchanged the stolen assets for 8.3 million DAI, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. This incident highlights significant security vulnerabilities in private key management, which could impact trading strategies by increasing risk assessments for DeFi investments.