Top 3 Largest Crypto Exchange Hacks in History

A comparison of the most devastating security breaches that have reshaped exchange safety protocols and user trust.

The top 3

  1. 1. Mt. Gox Collapse: $460 Million Lost: The 2014 hack resulted in the loss of 850,000 BTC, effectively bankrupting the world's then-dominant exchange. Mt. Gox
  2. 2. Bitfinex Breach: $72 Million Stolen: In 2016, 119,756 BTC were stolen, leading to a decade-long recovery and legal process involving the US Department of Justice. Bitfinex
  3. 3. Bitget Recent Breach: $387 Million Drain: This 2026 event ranks as one of the single most damaging security incidents for a live operating exchange in the current era. Bitget

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