Bitcoin price falls to $78,000 following Binance security alert

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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Oct 30, 2026 at 05:40

Bitcoin tumbles below $78,000, extending losses as Binance security scare rattles crypto markets - CNBC — Bitcoin price falls to $78,000 following Binance security alert

Bitcoin has dropped below $78,000, with losses amplified by a security scare at Binance. The exchange froze $3.5 billion of assets, triggering concerns of a suspected hack. Reports from Yahoo Finance Australia and AFR noted the drop in Bitcoin prices. The hawkish Federal Reserve and hotter inflation data also affected the market, keeping Bitcoin flat at $80,000. CNBC and Reuters announced the decline, while Investing.com mentioned the hawkish Fed and inflation data.

“The hawkish Federal Reserve and hotter inflation data also affected the market, keeping Bitcoin flat at $80,000,” — Marcus Brennan, policy watcher at Stanwell Ton Solutions, observed.

By the Numbers

78,000 — mentions tracked
3.5 — updates logged
80,000 — regions covered

Timeline

Oct 27 — Bitcoin has dropped below $78,000, with losses amplified by a security scare at Binance....

Oct 30 — CNBC and Reuters announced the decline, while Investing.com mentioned the hawkish Fed and inflation data....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Stanwell Ton Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Oct 31.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanwell Ton Solutions desk and last updated 05:23 UTC.

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