Ukrainian crypto investor and influencer Konstantin Ganich, known online as Kostya Kudo, was found dead in a Lamborghini during one of the sharpest cryptocurrency market crashes of 2025, according to local media reports .
Ganich’s death shocked Ukraine’s crypto community, where he had gained prominence for his trading insights and commentary on digital asset adoption. His passing has reignited discussions about the mental health pressures faced by traders and influencers amid the volatility of global markets.
The tragedy coincided with a severe sell-off that saw Bitcoin tumble 9.5% to $111,000, while Solana and XRP dropped nearly 20%. Data from CoinGecko and CoinGlass revealed that the crash triggered over $19 billion in liquidations, largely from leveraged long positions. The larg