BitoPro Hack: $11.5 Million Lost in Taiwan
BitoPro, Taiwan-based crypto exchange, suffered an $11.5M hack in May 2025, with user fund impacts reported.
- The hack involved BitoPro’s multi-chain hot wallets.
- User fund issues despite official reassurances.
- Delayed public disclosure led to community frustration.
BitoPro, a Taiwanese cryptocurrency exchange, faced a hack on May 8, 2025, resulting in a loss of approximately $11.5 million.
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges, causing market concern over privacy and security. Users reported difficulties withdrawing funds, suggesting broader security review necessities.
The attack targeted BitoPro’s multi-chain hot wallets, including Ethereum and Polygon. ZachXBT, a blockchain investigator, publicly revealed the breach. User concerns increased as BitoPro took nearly a month to disclose details.
BitoPro activated an emergency mechanism, transferring assets to new wallets and involving cybersecurity experts. “At the moment the incident occurred, an emergency response mechanism was immediately activated, securely transferring platform assets to a new wallet and blocking hacker activities, while also commissioning a third-party professional cybersecurity company to comprehensively investigate and track related leads.”
Users face issues withdrawing USDT, despite assurances from the exchange regarding the safety of user funds.
The hack’s implications reach beyond BitoPro, underscoring the regulatory need for tighter security measures in the cryptocurrency sector. This incident emphasizes the risks associated with multi-chain wallets and the importance of timely communication.
On-chain analysis suggested funds were converted and routed through mixers, hindering traceability. “The stolen funds were then deposited to Tornado or bridged to Bitcoin via Thorchain and deposited to Wasabi.” Similar tactics were noted in past incidents, reflecting a trend of sophistication in crypto theft techniques.
The breach likely prompts exchanges to reassess security protocols and communication strategies. Security audits may become standard, influencing future exchange operations and technological advancements within the sector.
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