BTCPay Server Vulnerability Exposes Bitcoin Wallets to Theft
A security flaw in older BTCPay Server versions has led to reported Bitcoin wallet thefts, prompting urgent warnings for operators.
A security flaw in older BTCPay Server versions has led to reported Bitcoin wallet thefts, prompting urgent warnings for operators. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹74,11,015 ($77,943.00). This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (The Coin Republic, CoinCodex), plus live market data, as of Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:15:01 UTC.
This incident highlights the ongoing risks of outdated software in crypto payment systems and underscores the need for continuous vigilance in securing digital assets.
- BTCPay Server identified a flaw in versions 2.4.1 and earlier.
- Attackers exploited the vulnerability to drain hot wallets.
- Bitcoin market remains relatively stable amid the security concerns.
Both The Coin Republic and CoinCodex report that BTCPay Server has identified a security flaw affecting versions 2.4.1 and earlier, which has led to reports of hackers draining hot wallets. The Coin Republic notes that BTCPay Server's investigation found no credible wallet theft reports beyond the initial claims, while CoinCodex emphasizes the urgency of the situation by highlighting the call for operators to shut down their instances immediately. The outlets agree on the core issue but differ slightly in their emphasis, with The Coin Republic focusing on the investigation's findings and CoinCodex on the immediate response required.
- BTCPay Server Alerts Users to Hot Wallet Attacks, Advises Server Shutdown
- BTCPay Server Vulnerability Exposes Bitcoin Wallets to Theft — this brief
BTCPay Server has announced a critical security flaw affecting older versions of its software, following reports of 
Bitcoin wallet thefts. The vulnerability was found in versions 2.4.1 and earlier, according to both The Coin Republic and CoinCodex.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the security of crypto payment processors, as attackers exploited the flaw to drain hot wallets. BTCPay Server has urged operators to shut down their instances immediately to mitigate the risk.
While the reports of wallet thefts have prompted the security alert, BTCPay Server's investigation, as noted by The Coin Republic, has not found credible evidence of widespread thefts beyond the initial reports. This suggests that the issue may be more contained than initially feared, though the potential for further exploits remains.
The development comes amid a relatively stable crypto market, with Bitcoin's price showing minimal movement over the past 24 hours. The total crypto market cap stands at $2.68 trillion, with Bitcoin's market cap at $1.57 trillion and its price at $37,878, down 0.02% in the last day.
The incident underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date software and the constant threat under which digital asset holders operate. As the investigation continues, the crypto community will be watching closely to see if further vulnerabilities are uncovered and how BTCPay Server addresses the issue.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹74,04,834.47$77,878.00 to ₹74,11,014.83$77,943.00 — +0.08%.
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.
Will Bitcoin reach $80,000 in November?
Crowd-implied probability on Polymarket, ₹33.01M 24h volume, resolves Dec 1 — snapshotted when this brief published (Nov 2 14:05 UTC). A market price reflects what traders collectively expect; it is not a forecast by Token Times and will have moved since. View the market ↗
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.16M (about $77,943.00), down 0.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 10.2% 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.
BTCPay Server Vulnerability Exposes Bitcoin Wallets to Theft — questions & answers
What versions of BTCPay Server are affected?
Versions 2.4.1 and earlier are affected by the security flaw.
What should BTCPay Server operators do?
Operators are advised to shut down their instances immediately.
Has there been widespread wallet theft?
BTCPay Server's investigation has not found credible evidence of widespread thefts.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.16M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $77,943.00. 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 0.08% since this brief first published — trading at ₹74,11,015 ($77,943.00) now versus ₹74,04,834 ($77,878.00) 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 The Coin Republic, CoinCodex, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. 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.