Defillama recorded 28-30 crypto hacks in April 2026, the highest monthly incident count ever, with over $625 million stolen. Two large exploits—Drift Protocol and KelpDAO—accounted for 93% of losses, signaling heightened security risks.
Defillama confirms April 2026 as the most-hacked month in crypto history with 28–30 incidents and over $625 million stolen. Drift Protocol and KelpDAO account for 93% of losses. Analysts warn Q2 2026 faces nearly one attack per day.
April 2026 recorded 28-30 crypto hacks totaling over $625 million, the highest monthly incident count ever. Two attacks (Drift Protocol and KelpDAO) accounted for 93% of losses, prompting security concerns across DeFi.
Defillama confirmed April 2026 as the most-hacked month in crypto history with 28-30 incidents and over $625 million stolen. Two major attacks—Drift Protocol ($285M) and KelpDAO ($293M)—accounted for 93% of losses, sparking urgent calls for security reforms.
April 2026 packs a dense mix of token unlocks ($376M HYPE, $46M ZRO, $44M TON), macro data (CPI, FOMC), and key events like Paris Blockchain Week & Bitcoin 2026. Traders should brace for heightened volatility.
