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ZEC $1,381 Crypto hacks top $768M in September, worst month of 2026
Two security firms estimate September crypto losses above $766 million, led by the Bitget and Liquid Network incidents.
Key takeaways
- The total was high. PeckShield counted 55 major incidents and $766.5 million in stolen funds in September.
- Two attacks dominated. The $388 million Bitget hack and $320 million Liquid Network exploit made up most of the month's losses.
- Returns cut net losses. More than $270 million was returned, bringing September's net losses to roughly $500 million.
What happened
Crypto platforms lost more than $766 million to hacks and exploits in September, making it the worst month of 2026 for stolen funds. Two blockchain security firms tracked the losses, and their totals were close even though they counted incidents differently. The month included the $388 million Bitget hack and a $320 million hack of the Liquid Network. More than $270 million from the Liquid Network exploit was later returned, according to reports.
PeckShield counted 55 major incidents resulting in $766.5 million in stolen funds. CertiK recorded 97 incidents and estimated losses at $768.4 million. Both firms showed the losses were a significant increase from August. CertiK said September was a stark reminder of how quickly the threat landscape can shift.
Other crypto hacks in the month included Safe Wallet, DCENT, and Duelbits, which lost $7.8 million, $6 million and $5.9 million, respectively. The Liquid Network exploit came next after Bitget, with $320 million taken. Together, the two attacks accounted for about $708 million in losses.
Why it matters
September's losses make up more than a quarter of the year's total, based on CertiK's figures. CertiK's security dashboard shows 656 security incidents in 2026, with a total loss of $2.68 billion. The month's 97 incidents represent about 15% of all incidents the firm has recorded this year.
If the returned funds are taken out, September's net losses come to roughly $500 million, based on CertiK's estimate. That figure shows how recovery efforts can change the final impact of a major exploit. Both the Bitget and Liquid Network incidents rank among the largest crypto thefts of the year.
Background
September was the worst month of 2026 for hacks and exploits so far. Crypto suffered its worst month of the year, with two blockchain security firms estimating losses at more than $766 million. Both firms reported that September's losses were a sharp increase from August.
CertiK released its September figures on Wednesday, alongside updated yearly totals on its dashboard. The 2026 loss total now stands at $2.68 billion across 656 incidents.
Questions readers ask
How much did crypto hacks cost in September 2026?
PeckShield counted 55 major incidents resulting in $766.5 million in stolen funds. CertiK recorded 97 incidents and estimated losses at $768.4 million.
What was the largest crypto hack in September 2026?
The largest single incident was the $388 million Bitget hack. The Liquid Network exploit came next, with $320 million taken.
How much of the Liquid Network funds were returned?
More than $270 million from the Liquid Network exploit was later returned, according to reports. One report mentioned $285 million returned.
What were the total crypto losses for 2026 so far?
CertiK's security dashboard shows a total of 656 security incidents in 2026, marking a total loss of $2.68 billion.
