Binance Hacker Amasses Bitcoin Fortune Surpassing Tesla's Holdings
The Binance hacker now controls over $1.4 billion in Bitcoin, exceeding Tesla's BTC reserves.
The Binance hacker now controls over $1.4 billion in Bitcoin, exceeding Tesla's BTC reserves. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹74,04,496 ($77,901.00), up 0.6% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by CaptainAltcoin, with live market data added, as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:15:01 UTC.
This development highlights the scale of cryptocurrency theft and its potential impact on market dynamics, as the hacker's holdings surpass those of major institutional investors.
- Binance hacker holds ~18,270 BTC, worth ~$1.4 billion.
- Tesla's Bitcoin holdings are around 11,509 BTC.
- Attacker's BTC stash exceeds El Salvador's reserves.
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- Binance Hacker Amasses Bitcoin Fortune Surpassing Tesla's Holdings — this brief
The individual responsible for the 2019 Binance hack has accumulated a significant 
Bitcoin fortune, now totaling around 18,270 BTC. This information comes from blockchain analysis cited by CoinDesk and reported by CaptainAltcoin.
At current market prices, the hacker's Bitcoin holdings are worth approximately $1.4 billion, surpassing the Bitcoin reserves of major institutional holders like Tesla, which holds about 11,509 BTC.
The hacker's Bitcoin stash also exceeds the Bitcoin reserves of El Salvador, which amount to roughly 7,820 BTC. This highlights the substantial scale of the hack and the hacker's continued control over a large portion of the stolen funds.
The development underscores the challenges of cryptocurrency security and the long-term impact of major hacks on the market. The hacker's holdings represent a significant concentration of Bitcoin, potentially influencing market dynamics if the coins are moved or sold.
In the current market context, Bitcoin is trading at $77,446, up 0.22% in the last 24 hours, with a total market cap of $1.56 trillion. The overall crypto market remains relatively flat, with a Fear & Greed index of 30, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment.
Since this brief published about 24 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹73,61,247.88$77,446.00 to ₹74,04,495.66$77,901.00 — +0.59%.
The chart plots BTC'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.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.06M (about $77,901.00), up 0.5% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.9% 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.
Binance Hacker Amasses Bitcoin Fortune Surpassing Tesla' — questions & answers
How much Bitcoin does the Binance hacker have?
The Binance hacker possesses approximately 18,270 BTC, worth around $1.4 billion.
How does the hacker's Bitcoin holdings compare to Tesla's?
The hacker's 18,270 BTC exceeds Tesla's 11,509 BTC holdings.
What is the significance of the hacker's Bitcoin holdings?
The large holdings highlight the scale of the hack and potential market impact if the coins are sold.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.06M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $77,901.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.59% since this brief first published — trading at ₹74,04,496 ($77,901.00) now versus ₹73,61,248 ($77,446.00) 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 CaptainAltcoin. 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 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.