# Binance and Mercado Bitcoin cryptocurrency hacks

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/binance-and-mercado-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-hacks
> Updated: 2026-11-08T02:50:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Major security breaches at cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Mercado Bitcoin have led to significant asset losses and market volatility. The Binance exploit resulted in an estimated loss of approximately $6.3 billion. Following the breach, attackers reportedly moved hundreds of millions of dollars across various altcoins, including the sale of nearly 500 billion Shiba Inu tokens.

Simultaneously, the Mercado Bitcoin breach affected roughly $46 million to $49 million in assets. Blockchain analytics indicate the attacker converted approximately $10.55 million in stolen altcoins into Ethereum using multiple new wallets.

The combined impact of these hacks, alongside political shifts following US midterm elections, has contributed to downward pressure and volatility across the cryptocurrency market. In the United States, Democratic Party gains in midterm elections are expected to influence cryptocurrency regulation. This political landscape, paired with the security breaches, has contributed to price fluctuations, such as Bitcoin dropping from approximately $81,000 to $76,000.

Specific assets are also facing pressure. XRP has experienced five consecutive days of devaluation, resulting in approximately $40 million in long positions being liquidated on November 8. Analysts have noted an increase in large-scale short positions for XRP, with some predicting a price target as low as $0.99. Additionally, Strategy’s Bitcoin reserves, totaling 849,327 BTC, have fallen below the company’s average acquisition cost of $75,451, with the current market value at approximately $63.58 billion.

## Claims

- Binance suffered a hack resulting in the loss of approximately US$ 6.3 billion. (reported by 1 source)
- Mercado Bitcoin was a victim of cyberattacks affecting about US$ 49 million in assets. (reported by 1 source)
- XRP long position liquidations totaled US$ 39 million on November 8. (reported by 1 source)
- Bitcoin price fell from around US$ 81,000 to US$ 76,000 following the exchange attack news. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Cryptocurrency market faces volatility amid exchange hacks and US election results

Cryptocurrency markets face turbulence due to a US$ 6.3 billion Binance hack, Mercado Bitcoin attacks, and shifting US regulatory expectations following midterm election results.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cryptocurrency-market-faces-volatility-amid-major-exchange-hacks-and-us-election-results

### 2026-11-03: Binance and Mercado Bitcoin hackers move stolen cryptocurrency

Hackers involved in the Binance and Mercado Bitcoin security breaches are liquidating stolen assets, including nearly 500 billion SHIB tokens and over $10 million in altcoins converted to Ethereum.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/binance-and-mercado-bitcoin-hackers-move-stolen-cryptocurrency

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