I read about Amouranth's story and I have to say that it is one of those episodes that makes you reflect on the dark side of visibility in crypto. The streamer was victim of an armed invasion in Houston last March, and the attackers were specifically looking for bitcoin. She herself shared this on social media, describing how she was dragged from her bed with a gun pointed at her while they demanded crypto.

What strikes me is Amouranth's choice to post immediately instead of calling for help. She explained that she feared a phone call would make things worse, so she tweeted while still having a gun to her head. It's even hard to imagine that situation.

But here’s the interesting point from a security perspective: a few months earlier, Amouranth had publicly shared a screenshot of a Coinbase wallet with over 20 million in BTC and ETH, asking whether she should sell or hold. It’s likely that this exposure made her a target. Experts like Jameson Lopp from Casa note that crypto thefts are increasing precisely because the value of bitcoin has risen and criminals are becoming more aware of where digital wealth is concentrated.

What makes crypto theft different from traditional financial crimes is speed: funds move instantly, without intermediaries who can stop the transaction. This makes it particularly attractive to criminals.

It’s not an isolated case. Other prominent figures in the industry, like the CEO of Ledger, have been targeted this year. As Bitcoin continues to enter mainstream culture and the price rises (we’re around $80.95K now), these risks become even more real. The lesson is clear: if you have significant assets in crypto, it’s probably not a good idea to expose them publicly. The security of your digital wealth also depends on how well you can keep it private.