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Mask Founder Confirms Hack, Loses $4 Million In Crypto
As the cryptoverse begins to pick itself up from jarring breaches, Mask founder Suji Yan is the latest victim of a calculated attack. Yan confirmed the loss of $4 million worth of assets with the stolen asset swapped to Ethereum (ETH) and moved to multiple addresses.
Mask Founder Loses $4 Million In Crypto On His Birthday
One week after the Bybit hack, Suji Yan, founder of Web 3 browser extension Mask has confirmed the loss of $4 million worth of cryptocurrencies in a security breach. The attack was targeted at a public wallet on the phone of the Mask founder with early analysis pointing to an offline attack.
In his confirmation, Yan says that the malicious transaction appears to be manual, taking place over 11 minutes. The mask founder is not ruling out the possibility of a private key leak, noting that the transactions happened during a bathroom break on his birthday.
“I was in a private gathering with a dozen friends and my phone was away for some minutes when I was using the restroom,” said Yan. “I trust my friends but this a nightmare for everyone.”
Attacker Moved Stolen Funds To Multiple Addresses
An early report by Web 3 security firm Cyvers disclosed that the Mask hack attacker moved several assets including ETH, USDT, WETH, and MASK to a single address. Upon receipt of the funds, the attacker converted the stolen funds to ETH and transferred them to six different addresses.
The embattled Mask founder has announced an investigation into the theft, tapping SlowMist and ZachXBT to lead the recovery. Yan is also cooperating with law enforcement agencies to resolve the issue, pledging to reserve comments till a formal report is available.
Unlike malicious code in Safe Wallet in Bybit’s hack, Yan says the attack is most likely an offline case involving a trust breach.
“I hope if this is the offline case – you should confront me directly,” said Yan. “Crypto is not a dark forest and I will not let it be.”
Amid the security breaches, a massive BTC price dip is dampening the enthusiasm of investors as they scan the horizon for a rally.
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With the broader digital currency experiencing drawdowns, Solana (SOL) price has remained in the spotlight, drawing analysts’ insights. Expert trader Raoul Pal shared a bullish comment regarding SOL price in a recent post on X. He believes the coin is at its oversold level and will likely plot a rebound soon.
State of the Solana Price
Considering his X account, Raoul Pal said SOL is at 2 standard deviations oversold on the log regression channel. He pointed out that Solana is showcasing the lowest Relative Strength Index (RSI) since the 2022 lows. Per the onchain data, the RSI dropped as low as 25.73 on February 26, way below the oversold level.
As Pal pointed out, Solana is likely to grow significantly higher in the coming month. While he is not taking new positions at the current level, he implied that this period marks the best area to buy the dip.
According to CoinMarketCap data, the price of Solana was trading for $137.16, up marginally by 0.47% in 24 hours. Although the volatility is yet to clear, SOL has recorded more than 1.2% against Bitcoin within the same period. With the current outlook, the coin has now pared off its price over the past week which has dropped by 21%.
SOL Price Historical Trend in March
The odds of Solana soaring in the coming month is high, as the coin has historically soared in March. Data from Cryptorank pegs the average growth rate in the price of Solana in March at 32.4%.
In March 2021, SOL price jumped by 49%, complemented by a 23.2% rally in 2022. While the coin saw a 3.25% retracement, growth peaked in March 2024 when it skyrocketed by 60.8%.
If historical trends play out again, the coin may pare off its losses over the past month, now pegged at 39.5%.
Potential Growth Drivers to Watch
With Coinbase’s lawsuit dismissed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it implies that the claim Solana is an investment contract no longer holds. Current improving regulations in the country have indirectly placed altcoins in a positive light.
With the cases closed and the regulator clarifying that memecoins are not securities, innovators may re-ignite the meme hype. Notably, this marked one of the biggest catalysts that drove the coin’s price to an all-time high above $294.
Ultimately, the Solana ETF hype may also continue, pushing the asset into a position for adoption by institutional investors if approved. With Franklin Templeton’s SOL ETF filing submitted to the US SEC, the participation is high, pushing the approval odds higher.
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DOGE whales have accumulated over 530 million Dogecoin (DOGE) within the past 72 hours. This surge in whale holdings has coincided with a decline in Dogecoin price, signaling strategic buying at lower levels. Analysts suggest that such accumulation may indicate confidence in the asset’s long-term potential and could drive Dogecoin price to $0.30 if demand persists.
DOGE Whales Accumulate 530M Coins, Dogecoin Price to $0.30?
According to a recent post on X, crypto analyst Ali Martinez reported that large investors have been actively accumulating Dogecoin in the past three days. On-chain data from analytics platform Santiment indicates that DOGE whales have acquired 530 million coins during this period. This accumulation trend suggests that institutional and high-net-worth investors are capitalizing on Dogecoin price dips to strengthen their positions.
Despite a declining trend in recent weeks, analysts see the top meme coin whale activity as a potential precursor to a price recovery. Historically, similar accumulation phases have preceded short-term rebounds, as reduced market supply creates bullish pressure. While some traders remain cautious, expecting further retracement, whale buying reinforces price optimism.
If current demand holds, analysts suggest that Dogecoin price could push toward $0.30 in the coming weeks. However, technical indicators also suggest the potential for another pullback before a sustainable uptrend can be established.
Will Price Retrace to $0.125?
While the recent accumulation by DOGE whales has sparked optimism, some analysts anticipate a price correction before any major recovery. Crypto analyst Dave Hunter, posting on TradingView, projected a retracement to $0.125, describing it as an accumulation zone. His analysis is based on Dogecoin price action, which has struggled to break key resistance levels.
Hunter identified $0.24 as a critical resistance zone where Dogecoin price is expected to react before moving lower. He cautioned that a failure to breach this resistance could trigger further declines, leading to additional selling pressure in the short term. Liquidity sweeps from lower levels could also accelerate downward movement.
Despite this bearish outlook, some traders view the projected retrace as a buying opportunity. Market participants who accumulate near $0.125 may benefit if Dogecoin price rebounds in alignment with historical patterns of whale-driven rallies.
TD Sequential Buy Signal Hints at Reversal
Moreover, the TD Sequential has flashed a buy signal for Dogecoin, suggesting that a price reversal could be on the horizon. According to Ali Martinez, the signal appeared on DOGE’s daily chart after a sequence of nine consecutive downward candles, a formation that historically precedes upward movements.
The TD Sequential indicator, often used to identify potential trend reversals, has been a reliable tool in past DOGE price movements. In addition to this signal, Martinez pointed out that an S13 pattern, represented by a green arrow on the chart, reinforces the possibility of a rebound. If this bullish signal holds, Dogecoin price could experience a sharp upward movement from its current levels.
Similarly, a recent CoinGape analysis supported the potential Dogecoin price rally to $3, citing strong whale accumulation and market resilience. According to the analyst, the top meme coin maintains support between $0.19 and $0.16, it will trigger a recovery toward key resistance levels, including $1 and $2, before testing the $3 mark.
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BitBoy’s claim of resurrecting ADA from the dead has drawn “gratitude” from Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson. The outspoken founder took to X to wish BitBoy well in his future endeavors outside the Cardano ecosystem amid a flurry of activity.
Cardano Founder Thanks BitBoy For Saving ADA With A Smirk
Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong aka BitBoy says he single-handedly saved Cardano from extinction with repeated claims that the network was dead. BitBoy made the assertion in a livestream, claiming that his use of reverse psyschology contributed to renewed institutional interest for Cardano.
By claiming that Cardano was dead, BitBoy says institutional investors flooded the ecosystem in a bid to prove him wrong.
“I have singlehandedly saved the ADA project,” said BitBoy on the livestream.
While his claims have triggered reactions, a video from the Cardano founder appeared on X thanking BitBoy for his efforts. Hoskinson, with a smirk, expressed gratitude to the cryptocurrency influencer, hinting at renewed institutional interest in the project.
“We’re very excited and glad that you’ve gotten what you needed to get BitBoy,” said Hoskinson with a glint of sarcasm. “Thank you for the kind words about Cardano.”
Institutional Interest In Cardano Soars In Recent Months
After enduring claims of the network has zero institutional interest for years, institutions are wading into Cardano. Institutional investors are eyeing a potential ADA spot ETF in the coming weeks, sending volumes to new highs.
There are whispers of Hoskinson meeting with a VIP in Florida, triggering speculation for a massive announcement in the offing. The Cardano founder confirmed a trip to Florida “to go do a thing,” leaving community members watching in anticipation.
On-chain analysis reveals a steady accumulation, signaling an ADA bullish run to previous highs. At the moment, ADA is trading at $0.6 with a market capitalization of $22.95 billion as ecosystem activity surges.
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