A crypto trader was found dead in a Lamborghini in Ukraine amid a crash in the cryptocurrency market that wiped out an estimated $19 billion in investor wealth. Konstantin Galish, also known as Kostya Kudo, was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head on Saturday.
Who was Konstantin Galish?
Konstantin Galish was a Ukrainian crypto entrepreneur and co-founder of the Cryptology Key Trading Academy. He gained a large following on social media by sharing advice on trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs, establishing himself as a rising figure in the digital asset space. He was 32 at the time of his death.
Crypto trader found dead
Kyiv Police said in a post dated October 11 that the crypto blogger was found in a car in the Obolonsky district of Kyiv.
The Ukrainian entrepreneur was discovered with a gunshot wound in the passenger compartment of the Lamborghini Urus. It is suspected that he died by suicide. A weapon registered to him was also found next to him in the luxury car.
Before his death, Galish had sent his family members a message talking about his depression and financial difficulties.
{{/usCountry}}Before his death, Galish had sent his family members a message talking about his depression and financial difficulties.
{{/usCountry}}“On the eve of his death, the man informed his relatives about his depressed state due to existing financial difficulties, and also sent them a farewell message,” Kyiv Police said.
The global crypto crash
Galish’s tragic death came shortly after a global crash in the crypto market, attributed to Trump tariffs.
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, plunged more than 12% following the announcement posted on Trump’s Truth Social account. The broader market followed suit, with Ethereum and other major tokens also tumbling.