The assumption that crypto wrench attacks track the bitcoin price is wrong, and CertiK’s own data is what disproves it. Its H1 2026 Wrench Attack Report logs 52 verified incidents worth $124.1 million — an 11.8-fold jump from $10.5 million in H1 2025, or 1,079% growth against an incident count that rose only 33.3%. If price drove this, the two lines would move together. They did not. The report states the mechanism plainly: “The most important forecasting variable is not the price of bitcoin alone. It is the visibility of holders. Bull markets increase perceived wealth, but data exposure determines whether attackers ... (full story)