Hackers Drain 9,400 SOL from Bot Wallets Using Copied Keys
A security breach involving copied keys led to the theft of 9,400 SOL from bot wallets.
A security breach involving copied keys led to the theft of 9,400 SOL from bot wallets. Solana (SOL) is trading at $97.75, up 0.9% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by CryptoSlate, with live market data added, as of Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:15:02 UTC.
This incident highlights vulnerabilities in automated trading systems and the potential risks of key management in crypto trading operations. The breach raises concerns about the security of bot wallets and the broader implications for decentralized finance platforms.
- 9,400 SOL stolen from bot wallets due to copied keys.
- BloomTrading denies private key compromise.
- Incident underscores security risks in automated trading systems.
- Solana price down 2.67% amid broader market decline.
A recent security breach has resulted in the theft of 9,400 SOL from bot wallets, with hackers exploiting copied owner-key signatures. The incident was reported by CryptoSlate, which noted that the compromised wallets were old bot accounts.
BloomTrading, a trading service, has denied any compromise of its private keys, suggesting that the breach may have originated from other vulnerabilities in the system. The incident highlights the potential risks associated with automated trading platforms and the importance of robust key management practices.
The breach comes at a time when the broader crypto market is experiencing a downturn, with 
Bitcoin down 2.25% in the past 24 hours and the overall market cap at $2.68 trillion. 
Solana, the blockchain on which the theft occurred, has seen its price drop by 2.67% in the same period, currently trading at $96.85.
The Fear & Greed index stands at 30, indicating a state of 'Fear' in the market. This backdrop of market uncertainty may amplify concerns about security breaches and their impact on investor confidence.
The incident underscores the need for enhanced security measures in the crypto space, particularly for automated trading systems and decentralized finance platforms. As the investigation into the breach continues, market participants will be watching for any further developments and potential implications for Solana and other blockchain networks.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Solana (SOL) has moved from $96.85 to $97.75 — +0.93%.
The chart plots SOL's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 SOL ≈ ₦134,772.81 (about $97.75), down 2.7% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Hackers Drain 9,400 SOL from Bot Wallets Using Copied Keys — questions & answers
How were the bot wallets compromised?
Hackers exploited copied owner-key signatures to gain access to the bot wallets.
What is BloomTrading's response to the breach?
BloomTrading has denied any compromise of its private keys.
What is the current price of Solana?
Solana is currently trading at $96.85, down 2.67% in the past 24 hours.
How much is 1 Solana worth in naira today?
About ₦134,772.81 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $97.75. The naira price moves with both SOL's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Solana in naira page for any amount.
Has Solana's price moved since this brief was published?
SOL is up 0.93% since this brief first published — trading at $97.75 now versus $96.85 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from CryptoSlate. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.