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GMX Exchange Exploited for $42 Million

Joshua T. by Joshua T.
July 11, 2025
in Altcoin News
Key Points:
  • GMX loses $42 million in a security breach.
  • Trading halted to prevent further losses.
  • Price drop in GMX token following the exploit.
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GMX Suffers $42 Million Exploit on Arbitrum Platform

The incident on GMX’s platform highlights security vulnerabilities in decentralized finance affecting token liquidity and market trust.

Details of the Exploit

GMX, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange, has experienced a major security breach. Approximately $42 million was siphoned from its GLP liquidity pool on Arbitrum, causing immediate action by the platform. Trading functions, as well as minting and redeeming of GLP, have been disabled on Arbitrum and Avalanche to prevent further breaches and protect user assets.

Reports indicate that stolen assets included Legacy Frax Dollars and USDC, alongside Wrapped Bitcoin and Ether. Initial movements reveal that about $9.6 million in funds were transferred from Arbitrum to Ethereum mainnet, a typical method used by hackers. You can find market insights directly from GMX_IO on Twitter.

“Trading on GMX v1, and the minting and redeeming of GLP, have been disabled on both Arbitrum and Avalanche to prevent any further attack vectors and protect users from additional negative impacts. Core contributors are investigating how the manipulation occurred, and what vulnerability may have enabled it.”

Market and Security Implications

Impacts on the cryptocurrency market are notable, with GMX token prices plunging by approximately 25% to 28%. Over $500 million in user deposits stood at risk, with immediate halts in staking and liquidity services echoing widely across affiliated platforms.

The exploit follows a previous incident in 2022, pointing to a recurring design flaw in GLP token pricing. GMX has suggested ways to disable leverage to safeguard against future attacks while offering a 10% bounty for returning funds. For a detailed alert, refer to the PeckShield report on security alerts in crypto.

Industry observers are closely monitoring GMX’s response mechanisms and potential regulatory interventions. Historical security issues in DeFi stress the need for robust safety protocols. CyversAlerts provides updates on how such incidents influence market perceptions and regulatory attentions on decentralized protocols.

Disclaimer:

The content on The CCPress is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry inherent risks. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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