Coldcard hacker moves $7.7M, nearly half of third‑wave Bitcoin haul

Event summary

A hacker associated with the Coldcard hardware wallet moved $7.7 million worth of Bitcoin. This amount is nearly half of the so‑called third‑wave Bitcoin haul.

Key numbers

• $7.7 million in Bitcoin transferred
• Approximately 50 % of the third‑wave Bitcoin haul

Confirmed details

The movement of $7.7 million in Bitcoin was reported by Decrypt on 7 September 2026. The hacker is linked to Coldcard, a brand of hardware wallets used to store private keys offline.

Unclear aspects

The source does not reveal the hacker’s identity, the destination of the funds, or the exact method used to access the wallet.

Potential implications

Analysts may view the transfer as a sign that a large portion of the stolen Bitcoin is being moved, which could affect ongoing investigations. This interpretation is speculative and not confirmed by the source.

Sources

• Decrypt