Bitcoin price: Bitget Wallet reports sevenfold jump in crypto phishing risk alerts
Crypto wallet provider Bitget Wallet stated Wednesday it was expanding AI-assisted threat detection following its weekly average of signing requests flagged for potential phishing advanced 7.4-fold in the third quarter of 2026. According to Bitget Wallet chief operating officer Alvin Kan, the wallet flagged roughly…
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In today's Bitcoin price news, Crypto wallet provider Bitget Wallet stated Wednesday it was expanding AI-assisted threat detection following its weekly average of signing requests flagged for potential phishing advanced 7.4-fold in the third quarter of 2026. According to Bitget Wallet chief operating officer Alvin Kan, the wallet flagged roughly 37,000 such requests per week in Q3, up from 5,000 in Q2.
Key points
- Bitget Wallet also stated AI supported identify 90% of newly blocked risky domains in October.
- A trader lost close to $1 million following signing a malicious Ethereum token approval in July.
- The findings come alongside continued phishing threats targeting crypto users.
- The tally counted flagged signing interactions, not unique attacks or acknowledged financial losses.
Bitcoin price: the details
The tally counted flagged signing interactions, not unique attacks or acknowledged financial losses, Kan stated. Bitget Wallet also stated AI supported identify 90% of newly blocked risky domains in October, compared with 36% in Q2. The findings come alongside continued phishing threats targeting crypto users.
A trader lost close to $1 million following signing a malicious Ethereum token approval in July.
Why traders are watching Bitcoin price
Crypto markets trade around the clock and react quickly to regulation, ETF flows, liquidity conditions and broader risk sentiment. Moves in Bitcoin often set the tone for the rest of the digital-asset market.
Changes in interest-rate expectations and institutional flows have become major drivers of crypto prices, linking them more closely to traditional markets.
Market reaction and data
Crypto prices at the time of writing, from Binance spot data (2026-11-11 10:10 UTC):
| Asset | Last price (USDT) | 24h change | 24h high | 24h low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 73,710.92 | -0.96% | 74,843.82 | 72,727.27 |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 2,055.21 | -2.15% | 2,109.09 | 2,006.00 |
What to watch next for Bitcoin price
Watch for ETF flow data, regulatory news, large on-chain movements and shifts in overall risk appetite in stock markets.
Follow every update in our Top 10 Crypto News Today, read Geopolitical risk: Initia confirms second exploit in 3 weeks, $3.27M stolen in latest attack or see all of today's top market news.
FAQ
What is the latest Bitcoin price news?
Crypto wallet provider Bitget Wallet stated Wednesday it was expanding AI-assisted threat detection following its weekly average of signing requests flagged for potential phishing advanced 7.4-fold in the third quarter of 2026.
What moves the price of Bitcoin?
Bitcoin reacts to institutional and ETF demand, regulation, liquidity and interest-rate expectations, as well as general risk sentiment in financial markets.
Where does this information come from?
This report is based on coverage from Cointelegraph, checked against market data where available. It is a summary for information only and not investment advice.
Risk warning: This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Trading forex, CFDs, stocks and crypto carries a high risk of losing money. Prices move fast – check live quotes before you trade.
