Binance Hacker Moves $95.9M in SOL to Convert to BTC
A Binance hacker is moving 970,500 SOL, worth about $95.9 million, to convert into BTC, according to blockchain monitoring platform Lookonchain. In the past hour, the Binance hacker transferred 487,000 SOL, valued at roughly $46.4 million, and is using Relay Protocol to swap the tokens. The reported conversion is ongoing; the source does not say that the full amount has been exchanged.
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The reported conversion could create short-term selling pressure on SOL, as a large amount of the token is being moved for a swap. At the same time, converting the proceeds into BTC may add some buying demand for Bitcoin. The article provides no evidence that the exchange is complete or that the transactions have materially affected prices, so the overall market impact is uncertain rather than clearly bullish or bearish. Traders may watch SOL and BTC trading volumes, prices, and related on-chain transfers for signs of market impact. Historically, large transfers linked to hacks can prompt volatility and heightened risk aversion, but their effect often depends on whether assets reach exchanges and are sold. Longer term, the event may renew attention to stolen-fund tracking and bridge or swap security, without by itself establishing a lasting trend for the wider crypto market.