XMR's 77% Price Surge in 4 Days: The Theft Nobody Reported
Four days after the January 10, 2026 theft of $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin, Monero hit a new all-time high of $799.89 — a 77% surge in under 96 hours. The timing and magnitude are not coincidental. Verified Kraken OHLC price data shows the surge began within hours of the stolen LTC and BTC being routed through no-KYC instant exchanges that convert to XMR.
- Monero all-time high: $799.89 on January 14, 2026 (77% surge in 4 days)
- Surge began within hours of stolen $282M being routed through no-KYC XMR exchanges
- Verified against Kraken OHLC historical data
- No other significant Monero-specific news or catalyst during this period
- Price subsequently declined as buying pressure from the laundering operation reduced
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