Cryptocurrency trader Realist, known on X as @rrealist, says armed intruders invaded his home in the United Kingdom, restrained him with tape and forced him to surrender approximately $800,000 in cryptocurrency at knifepoint.
The trader described the violent robbery in a public post, expressing shock over the attack and urging other cryptocurrency holders to reconsider their personal safety in the UK.
“Just got my house invaded, taped up held at knife point & robbed for $800k,” he wrote.
Realist emphasized that the incident was genuine, saying he was struggling to process what had happened.
Solana Wallet Linked to $800K Theft Identified
A Solana wallet associated with the stolen funds has been publicly identified, providing a blockchain address connected to the reported robbery.
Its public transaction history provides a starting point for tracing fund movements related to the reported loss. Realist’s reported loss stands at approximately $800,000. A complete transaction-level breakdown of the stolen assets has not yet been established.
Latest Attack Follows Other Violent Crypto Robberies
The reported home invasion follows a series of violent robberies involving cryptocurrency investors, traders and their families.
In March, crypto investor Sillytuna reported a $24 million robbery involving weapons and threats of kidnapping and sexual assault. Blockchain investigators subsequently traced millions of dollars through cryptocurrency swaps and cross-chain transfers.
Another cryptocurrency holder reported a six-figure theft in June after masked attackers allegedly assaulted him, stabbed him and threatened his girlfriend with a knife.
Similar incidents have occurred across continental Europe. In September, a family in northern France was restrained during a home invasion, with attackers forcing the father to transfer approximately €40,000 in cryptocurrency.
These incidents involve physical coercion against individuals believed to control valuable digital assets, commonly described as wrench attacks.
In Realist’s case, the immediate allegations involve a violent home invasion, physical restraint and a substantial cryptocurrency loss. The trader has identified a wallet connected to the stolen funds, while no arrest or recovery announcement has been established from the available information.
Be the first to comment