Crypto security incident · Updated 9/27/2026

Reported XRP Transfers Linked to Bitget Incident Reach About $83 Million

A CoinDesk report dated September 26, 2026, said approximately $83 million in XRP associated with a Bitget security incident had moved. It also reported that about $75 million remained across five original holding accounts, with two wallets nearly emptied and a third being drained. The supplied material does not independently verify the hacker attribution, the stolen-funds claim, or whether Ripple can freeze the assets.

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What happened

The supplied source reported continued XRP movement from wallets associated with a Bitget security incident. It said roughly $83 million had moved and approximately $75 million remained across five original holding accounts.

Why it matters

Large wallet movements can increase concerns about potential selling pressure, asset recovery and exchange-security controls. However, the supplied information does not confirm liquidation, causation for XRP’s price move, or the full scope of the incident.

Market reaction

XRP was quoted at $1.51, down 4.55% over one hour and 0.89% over 24 hours in the supplied market snapshot. The data does not establish that the decline was caused by the reported wallet activity.

XRPSentiment: Bearish

What happened

What to watch next

Monitor additional transfers from the identified wallets, any confirmed attribution or response from Bitget and Ripple, and whether the assets reach exchanges or other venues. Clarification is also needed on how the reported $83 million and $75 million figures relate.

Key numbers

Approximately $83 million reportedly moved
Approximately $75 million reportedly remained across five original holding accounts
Two wallets were nearly emptied
A third wallet was reportedly being drained
XRP: $1.51, down 4.55% over one hour and 0.89% over 24 hours

Timeline

9/26/2026, 12:00:00 AMA report described approximately $83 million in XRP moving in connection with a Bitget security incident.

9/26/2026, 12:00:00 AMApproximately $75 million reportedly remained across five original holding accounts; two wallets were nearly emptied and a third was being drained.

Sources

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