Binance Hacker Swaps Stolen SOL for BTC: On-Chain Tracking Reveals Short-Term Selling Pressure on SOL and Potential Impact on BNB Liquidity

According to Cointelegraph, U.S. investigators are urging platforms to block transactions linked to the Binance hack, while crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says the attackers have begun converting stolen Solana ($SOL ) into Bitcoin. This on-chain activity not only reveals the hackers’ money-laundering route, but also directly affects expectations for SOL and BNB liquidity.

The key development is the change in the flow of funds. Rather than selling SOL directly for stablecoins, the hackers attempted to convert SOL into BTC through Gate, which froze two associated accounts. This pattern suggests the attackers may be seeking more liquid assets to further disperse the funds, adding noise to on-chain data and making short-term tracking more complicated.

In terms of market impact, SOL could face some selling pressure in the near term. The hackers’ conversion of SOL into BTC means the short-term supply of SOL on the market is increasing, which could weigh on its price. Meanwhile, BNB, an asset closely tied to the Binance ecosystem, could also see its liquidity outlook affected. If the hackers successfully convert a large amount of SOL into BTC, this could have some impact on liquidity in BNB trading pairs.

However, the market reaction remains to be seen. The hackers may further launder the funds through mixers or cross-chain bridges, increasing short-term noise in on-chain data and reducing tracking accuracy. Market participants’ responses to the incident could also affect the price movements of SOL and BNB.

Going forward, the market will need to watch whether the hackers continue making large transactions through Gate or other platforms, and whether SOL and BNB prices experience significant volatility. Monitoring the latest on-chain data published by analytics firms such as Chainalysis will also help provide a better understanding of market dynamics.

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The above is a summary of information and personal analysis, and does not constitute investment advice.
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