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Bitget's $388 Million Hack Could Consume 84% of Its Protection Fund
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bitget experienced a $388 million hack that could consume 84% of its User Protection Fund, which is primarily held in Bitcoin and valued at over $464 million. The exchange has identified the vulnerability, frozen some assets, and engaged security firms to investigate, but the fund will likely need replenishing to maintain its stated $300 million protection level.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 2 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
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You must reassess risk and fund adequacy if you offer crypto custody or exchange services, as breaches can rapidly drain protection pools and require urgent replenishment. The variability and opacity in fund sizing expose your business and customers to sudden shocks.
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2 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026
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