Did you see what happened to Amouranth in Houston? The streamer was a victim of an armed invasion on March 2nd, and the attackers were specifically looking for crypto. They basically dragged her out of bed with a gun pointed at her, demanding Bitcoin. She said she chose to tweet instead of calling the police because she had a gun to her head and believed that calling emergency services would make things worse.

Here, an interesting pattern emerges about the risks faced by crypto investors. Jameson Lopp, who works in security, pointed out that the increase in crypto thefts is directly related to the rising value of digital assets and the fact that criminals are becoming more aware of where to find wealth. It’s no longer just an online hacking issue.

And here’s the critical point: Amouranth had publicly shared a screenshot of a Coinbase wallet with over $20 million in BTC and ETH at the end of 2024. She even asked her followers whether she should sell or hold. This probably made her a visible target. It’s a risk many don’t consider enough: when you expose your wealth in crypto online, you’re essentially advertising your value to criminals.

Bitcoin continues to gain mainstream attention, and with BTC hovering around $66K, these incidents are becoming more common. Unlike traditional financial crimes, crypto theft is instant—no intermediary can block the transfer. Other high-profile names like David Balland from Ledger have been targeted this year. Personal security and safeguarding your digital wealth have become truly crucial in this environment.