Bybit Recovers 7% Market Share Post-$1.46B Ethereum Hack, Restoring Investor Confidence
Bybit, one of the leading global cryptocurrency exchanges, has successfully regained its 7% market share following a devastating $1.46 billion hack in February 2025. The breach, which targeted Bybit’s Ethereum cold wallet, resulted in the loss of staked Ether (stETH) and Mantle Staked ETH (mETH), raising significant concerns about the security of centralized exchanges. Despite these challenges, Bybit’s swift recovery highlights its resilience and the renewed trust from its user base.
Bybit Reclaims 7% Market Share After $1.46 Billion Hack
Bybit, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has bounced back to its pre-hack performance. Recent data shows the exchange has regained its 7% market share after a major hack in February 2025 where hackers stole over $1.4 billion worth of digital assets, including staked Ether (stETH) and Mantle Staked ETH (mETH), from Bybit’s Ethereum cold wallet. The breach raised concerns about the vulnerability of centralized exchanges. Despite the initial fall in market share to around 4%, Bybit has recovered.
Goblintown Launches Driver’s License NFTs Ahead of Game Release
Truth Arts, previously known as Truth Labs, has released NFT “licenses” inspired by driver’s licenses. These licenses are part of the Goblintown Ethereum NFT collection. To become eligible to mint a Goblintown license, users had to wait in a virtual DMV simulator on the Goblintown website. Users took a number, waited, and ultimately submitted their email address to the team. Additionally, they needed to create a DYLI account with the same email address to claim their license. This move comes ahead of the release of the ’Really Hard Driving Game’.
Ethereum’s Downfall: Impact of Layer 2 Chains
Bitcoin posted one of its worst Q1 returns in 2025, with Ethereum performing even worse, experiencing over 45% drawdown in price since the Dencun upgrade in March 2024. Ethereum’s decline appears driven by Layer 2 protocols amassing large transaction volume and passing on only a fraction of the revenue to the ETH chain. Ethereum has leaned into its role as security infrastructure and the underlying blockchain for Layer 2 protocols, scaling the crypto ecosystem but losing value throughout 2025. Traders and investors are questioning whether Ethereum will ever accrue value or lose relevance in H1 2025.
Ethereum Slips Back into 2022 Range: Multi-Year Consolidation Ahead?
Ethereum has fallen back into a trading range that previously capped price action for nearly two years. With key support levels now under pressure, the market is at a critical juncture that could determine Ethereum’s direction for months or even years. Traders must monitor key support and resistance levels closely as the price trades within this familiar territory. Rejection at the range high and acceptance back within the 2022 range suggest a bearish outlook. The point of control and value area low are critical levels that must hold to avoid a capitulation.
