Balancer Attacker Swaps 13,191 Ethereum for 386.52 Bitcoin Worth $30.54 Million

According to on-chain analyst Ember, the wallet tied to the Balancer exploit converted more Ethereum into Bitcoin through THORChain, while still retaining substantial stolen assets across both cryptocurrencies.

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Summary

On-chain analyst Ember said the Balancer hacker swapped 14,300 ETH for 419.3 BTC worth $32.51 million via THORChain. Ember added that the attacker still holds 7,700 ETH and 419.3 BTC worth a combined $50.4 million. The report updates earlier figures on the wallet’s asset rotation and indicates that a significant portion of the funds stolen in the Balancer exploit, which were valued at $98 million in November last year, remains under the attacker’s control.

Terms & Concepts
  • On-chain: Activity recorded publicly on a blockchain, including wallet balances and transactions that analysts can track.
  • THORChain: A cross-chain liquidity protocol that enables users to swap assets between different blockchains without relying on a centralized exchange.
  • Ethereum: A blockchain network that supports smart contracts and decentralized applications, with Ether (ETH) as its native cryptocurrency.