Median Crypto Losses Drop While Hack Sophistication Rises

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2025 saw a paradox in crypto security: total losses remained high at $3.3 billion, but the median theft size fell to $103,966—a 36% drop—while the average loss per hack rose to $5.3 million. CertiK attributes this to attackers focusing on fewer, more sophisticated supply-chain exploits rather than simple code vulnerabilities.

Despite the lower incident count, hackers are shifting toward high-value targets, signaling a maturation of crypto crime. Security experts advise that investors and protocols remain vigilant, particularly against infrastructure-level attacks that can yield millions in a single exploit.