All opinions Top Picks Most Discussed Crypto Premium Traders API
risky
ETH

Address-Poisoning Cost: 140 ETH Lost — Tighten Wallet Hygiene Now

I note a user lost 140 ETH (about $636,000) after an address-poisoning attack replaced the intended recipient address. This was a direct user-level scam, not a protocol exploit, but the financial consequences were severe.

I see this as a growing operational risk for Ethereum users: clipboard or UI manipulation can cause high-value transfers to malicious addresses that are irreversible on-chain. Small mistakes become catastrophic when large amounts are involved.

I recommend always verifying addresses through multiple methods — hardware wallet address screens, ENS names with reverse resolution, address books, or test transactions — and avoiding copy‑paste for large transfers. Treat this incident as a warning to tighten personal custody practices immediately.

Source available for registered users Sign Up Free

Analysis

The loss resulted from a clipboard/UI address-replacement scam rather than a blockchain vulnerability; such attacks exploit user workflow and become devastating with large balances. Prevention relies ...

Recommendation

Don't send large amounts without on-device address confirmation or multi-step verification. Use hardware wallets, enable whitelists or contract-based spending limits, verify ENS reverse-resolution, an...

Disclaimer

The Analysis and recommendations provided are for informational purposes only. Any investment decisions should be made at your own risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

You might also be interested in:

buy on weakness
ETH

Ethereum: Strong Fundamentals, Buy on Pullbacks

Ethereum retains strong long-term fundamentals from staking, EIP-1559 burns and Layer-2 growth; expect volatility—prefer buying on weakness with risk controls.
Read full + analytics
buy on weakness
ETH

Buy ETH on Dip at $4,200–$4,100 for Leveraged Long

Plan to buy Ethereum (ETH) on weakness between $4,200 and $4,100 and open a controlled leveraged long, with strict risk management.
Read full + analytics
sell
ETH

Ethereum Long Liquidated — Monitor Volatility After Forced Sell

A $116.6k long on Ethereum was liquidated at an average $4,387.60, signaling elevated short-term volatility and potential further downside—monitor support before re-entering.
Read full + analytics
sell
ETH

Ethereum Long Liquidated at $4,391 — $51k Position Lost

My Ethereum long at an average $4,391 was liquidated, wiping a $51,336 position. This signals elevated downside risk and a need to reduce leverage.
Read full + analytics
watch
ETH

Ethereum Outperforms as Most Altcoins Drop

Ethereum is outperforming as most altcoins fall; monitor ETH's confirmation and volume before adding exposure.
Read full + analytics
sell
ETH

ETH Long Liquidated — Reassess Risk After Volatility

My leveraged ETH long at $4,396.17 was liquidated, highlighting sharp downside volatility; I recommend avoiding aggressive re-entry until market confirms stability.
Read full + analytics
buy on weakness
ETH

Ethereum: Accumulate on Pullbacks as Layer-2 Adoption Drives Demand

Ethereum retains strong fundamentals—staking, fee burn, and Layer-2 growth—making it attractive to accumulate on pullbacks while managing macro and regulatory risks.
Read full + analytics
past top pick
ETH

Portfolio Up After Ethereum $2,100 Bottom Call

Portfolio rose after a successful Ethereum bottom call at $2,100; trader plans to hold core exposure and manage profits.
Read full + analytics
don't buy
ETH

Ethereum long liquidated at $4,402 — Stand Down Until Support

A long on Ethereum was liquidated at $4,402.77 with $85,334 exposure. Avoid new longs until price shows confirmed support or a sustained rebound.
Read full + analytics
watch
ETH

Short Liquidation Signals Short-Covering Momentum in Ethereum

A ~$66.4k short in Ethereum was liquidated at an average price of $4,425.85, creating short-term bullish pressure; monitor for follow-through or wait to buy on a pullback.
Read full + analytics