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9,400 SOL Stolen from Bot Wallets via Copied Key Exploit

Hackers drained 9,400 SOL from outdated bot wallets, exploiting copied owner-key signatures.

Hackers drained 9,400 SOL from outdated bot wallets, exploiting copied owner-key signatures. Solana (SOL) is trading at ₹9,260 ($97.17), up 0.3% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by CryptoSlate, with live market data added, as of Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:01 UTC.

Why it matters

This incident highlights vulnerabilities in automated trading systems and the risks of compromised keys, affecting both individual users and broader market trust in Solana-based services.

Key takeaways
  • 9,400 SOL ($915,000) stolen from outdated bot wallets.
  • Attackers exploited copied owner-key signatures.
  • BloomTrading denies private-key compromise.
  • Solana price down 2.67% amid broader market decline.
The story so far · 2 briefs
  1. Solana Trading Bot Exploit Drains $1M From 49 Wallets
  2. 9,400 SOL Stolen from Bot Wallets via Copied Key Exploit — this brief

Hackers have stolen 9,400 SOL, worth approximately $915,000, from outdated bot wallets by exploiting copied owner-key signatures. The attack was not due to a direct private-key compromise, according to BloomTrading, which denied any such breach.

The incident highlights the risks associated with automated trading systems and the potential vulnerabilities in service controls. The attack targeted older bot wallets, suggesting that outdated security measures may have played a role.

The broader market context shows a decline in the overall crypto market, with Bitcoin down 2.25% in the past 24 hours and the Fear & Greed Index at 30, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment. Solana's price has also been affected, dropping 2.67% in the same period.

This incident underscores the importance of maintaining robust security measures, especially for automated trading systems and services that handle significant amounts of cryptocurrency. The Solana network and similar platforms will need to address these vulnerabilities to prevent future attacks.

Looking ahead, investors and users will likely scrutinize the security practices of automated trading services more closely. The incident may also prompt broader discussions about the security of blockchain-based applications and the measures needed to protect user assets.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Solana (SOL) has moved from ₹9,229.04$96.85 to ₹9,259.53$97.17 — +0.33%.

$96.81$96.91$97.01$97.11$97.21 published · $96.85 now · $97.17 (+0.33%) Oct 30 03:50 UTC Oct 30 05:00 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹9,229.04$96.85

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 Token Times'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.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 SOL ≈ ₹10,095.96 (about $97.17), down 2.9% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.0% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian 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.

#7
₹9,259.53$97.17 ▼ 2.88%
+0.33% since this brief published
7d -7.17%MCap ₹5.46TFull SOL data →
The market when this published · October 30, 2026
Total market cap₹255.77T
Bitcoin 24h-2.25%
Ethereum 24h-3.22%
BTC dominance58.4%
Fear & Greed30 · Fear

9,400 SOL Stolen from Bot Wallets via Copied Key Exploit — questions & answers

How were the bot wallets compromised?

Hackers exploited copied owner-key signatures to gain access to the wallets.

What is the value of the stolen SOL?

The stolen 9,400 SOL is worth approximately $915,000.

Did BloomTrading suffer a private-key compromise?

BloomTrading denied any private-key compromise, suggesting the attack was due to other security lapses.

How much is 1 Solana worth in rupee today?

About ₹10,095.96 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $97.17. The rupee price moves with both SOL's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Solana in rupee page for any amount.

Has Solana's price moved since this brief was published?

SOL is up 0.33% since this brief first published — trading at ₹9,260 ($97.17) now versus ₹9,229 ($96.85) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from CryptoSlate. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 30, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #973,769 sha256:5e2a86178942e62a
Based on reporting by CryptoSlate — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.CryptoSlate · Oct 30 03:50 ↗

Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times 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.