Cryptocurrency holders in the US suffered $11.4 billion in losses during 2025, marking a 22% increase from the previous year. The surge coincides with heightened exploit activity and direct theft, particularly targeting liquidity providers. FBI data reveals crypto scams now rank as the second-largest category of cybercrime, trailing only phishing.

Investment fraud dominated theft volumes, accounting for over $8.6 billion. The average victim lost $62,604, with 10% of complainants reporting losses exceeding $100,000. Notably, attackers disproportionately targeted investors aged 60+, while younger demographics demonstrated greater awareness of crypto risks.

Complaints filed with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reached 181,565 cases—a 21% annual increase. The figures underscore both the growing adoption of digital assets and their expanding attack surface during bullish market conditions.