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Resilience in the Face of Crisis
In a remarkable display of operational strength and user trust, CoinDCX, one of India’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, recorded its highest-ever monthly trading volumes and revenue in July 2025—even as it grappled with a ₹380 crore hack. Co-founder and CEO Sumit Gupta confirmed the figures in an interview on August 4, 2025, noting that the exchange not only recovered swiftly but also saw a surge in user activity post-incident. The breach, which occurred on July 18, targeted an internal operational account, but customer assets remained untouched.
Key Highlights from August 4 Disclosure
- CoinDCX lost ₹380 crore in a hack on July 18
- Despite the breach, July saw record monthly volume and revenue
- Average daily volume post-hack rose to $581.3 million USDT
- Only 1–1.5% of customer funds were temporarily withdrawn, most of which returned
- Exchange remains well-capitalized and has no immediate need to raise funds
- ₹1 crore recovered so far; bounty of 25% offered for further recoveries
Trading Volumes: A Tale of Two Halves
- Pre-Hack Performance (July 1–18)
- Total volume: $10.08 billion USDT
- Average daily volume: $560 million USDT
- Post-Hack Performance (July 19–30)
- Total volume: $6.98 billion USDT
- Average daily volume: $581.3 million USDT
The unexpected uptick in trading activity after the hack reflects strong user confidence. Gupta noted that while many users initially withdrew funds to test the system’s integrity, most returned within 24 hours once they confirmed smooth operations.
Security Breach and Recovery Efforts
- The hack targeted a liquidity provisioning account on a partner exchange
- CoinDCX’s cold wallets and customer assets remained secure
- The company immediately initiated forensic investigations and partnered with cybersecurity experts
- A bounty program offering up to 25% of recovered funds has been launched
- ₹1 crore has already been recovered, with further efforts underway
Gupta emphasized that the focus is not just on recovering funds but on identifying the attackers and learning from the breach to strengthen future defenses.
Financial Health and Investor Confidence
- CoinDCX’s treasury corpus absorbed the loss without impacting operations
- The hacked amount equals roughly three to four months of revenue
- The company has raised substantial capital previously and retains investor trust
- Gupta dismissed rumors of a Coinbase acquisition as baseless
The exchange’s balance sheet remains robust, and Gupta reiterated that CoinDCX is not dependent on external funding to manage the fallout.
Regulatory Commentary and Future Outlook
- Gupta urged Indian regulators to take cues from the US GENIUS Act, which promotes stablecoins
- He highlighted the strategic importance of stablecoins in cross-border payments and remittances
- CoinDCX plans to advocate for clearer crypto regulations in India
- The company is also investing in enhanced security infrastructure and user education
Gupta believes India must move beyond the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) era and embrace decentralized financial tools to remain globally competitive.
Conclusion: Trust, Transparency, and Tenacity
CoinDCX’s July performance is a testament to its operational resilience and the loyalty of its user base. Despite a major security breach, the exchange not only maintained but grew its trading volumes, signaling a rare blend of technical robustness and brand credibility. As investigations continue and security protocols evolve, CoinDCX stands as a case study in crisis management and market leadership.
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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