Key notes
- Bybit Bitcoin liquidity has bounced back to pre-represented one month’s levels.
- The Lazare group was identified as the striker behind the exploit of $ 1.5 billion in Eth.
- Institutional orders and new childcare partners have helped restore the depth of the market.
The liquidity of Bitcoin on the use of the exchange of crypto has rebounded at the levels given for the last time before the security violation of February which rocked the platform. A new report by the Kaiko market research firm revealed that the exchange, in particular for its Bitcoin trading, found a firm base just weeks after hacking.
Liquidity bounces after 1.5 billion dollars in hacking
On February 21, 2025, Parbit underwent a major security violation in which more than 400,000 ETH, worth around 1.5 billion dollars, were stolen. The attackers used a multi-signature feat to encourage the signatories to Cold Wallet to approve a malicious transaction.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States confirmed that the Lazare group, a hacking organization supported by North Korea, was behind the flight.
After the incident, user confidence has dropped sharply, according to the Kaiko report. The platform experienced more than 350,000 withdrawal requests. Trading has slowed down and market activity has plunged at all levels. The loss led to a notable decrease in the depth of the market, especially for Bitcoin and Altcoins on the bybit command books.
Despite these challenges, Kaiko’s report noted a resumption of the liquidity of Bitcoin. The depth of the market, which refers to the ability to deal with large transactions without major price changes, fell to 0.1% shortly after hacking. However, it improved considerably, returned to around 8% in March. This helped to return the Bitcoin trading environment by Bybit to his pre-brief state.
The digital exchange giant recovered 7% of its market share following the hacking of $ 1.4 billion linked to the Lazare group. The exchange has also found investors’ confidence by introducing new security measures and strengthening liquidity thanks to its partnership with police custody.
It should be noted that this recovery took place even in the middle of the wider market pressure. A change in the trade policy of the United States in March and April sparked a world trade conflict, which put additional pressure on the cryptographic markets.
However, the depth of the Bybit market has rebounded in 30 days of the attack, showing the resilience which does not correspond to all its competitors.
Institutional orders and Altcoin recovery play a role
It should be mentioned that the Kaiko report also highlighted the role of retail price improvement orders (RPI) in the restoration of stability. These orders, presented on February 20, one day before hacking, allow institutional traders to provide better prices for retail customers. The time of this launch may have helped to alleviate volatility during the turbulent period and contributed to the return of liquidity.
While Bitcoin saw the strongest rebound, the report noted that Altcoin’s liquidity is also recovered, although slower. The 30 main Altcoin scholarships have found more than 80% of their previous market depth on the appeal. Kaiko has linked the slower pace to prudence on the market caused by broader economic concerns.
In comparison, other exchanges, such as HTX, Bithumb and Mexc, recorded low -digit liquidity reductions in March. The increase in Bybit by 30% of the depth of the market placed it in advance on its peers despite the previous reverse. This rebound underlines how the platform managed to regain the stability and the confidence of trader in a short time.
Meanwhile, the CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, revealed that 68.5% of stolen funds, amounting to around $ 960 million, are still traceable. He added that more than 84% of hacked funds, approximately $ 1.2 billion in ETH, were exchanged in BTC.
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