Crypto influencer Konstantin Galich, widely known as Kostya Kudo, was discovered dead inside his Lamborghini Urus in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi district, shocking the cryptocurrency community. The 32-year-old Ukrainian entrepreneur and co-founder of the Cryptology Key Trading Academy had made a name for himself by posting detailed market analyses and advice on trading major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. He also garnered a substantial following on social media, educating thousands about digital assets and blockchain technology.

According to authorities, Galich died of a gunshot wound to the head, with a firearm registered in his name found near his body. Investigators are treating the case as a possible suicide and are looking into all circumstances surrounding his death. Friends and followers were further stunned after learning that Galich had sent farewell messages to his family, expressing deep distress over serious financial losses.

His death followed one of the most severe market crashes in the history of cryptocurrency, triggered by global economic tensions such as the announcement of steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and new export controls on critical software. The resulting downturn wiped out over $19 billion from the market, liquidating more than 1.6 million leveraged accounts. Bitcoin alone saw a steep fall, along with Ethereum and other major tokens, setting off panic across the industry.

Galich managed around $65 million in digital assets at the time of the crash and had reportedly been under enormous pressure from the rapid downturn, which not only affected his own portfolio but the funds entrusted by investors as well. Allegations of fraud and public scrutiny may have added to this pressure. His tragic death has since sparked urgent conversations in the crypto world about financial stress, mental health, and the importance of seeking help during times of extreme volatility and loss.

The legacy of Kostya Kudo illustrates both the extraordinary heights and dangerous lows faced by high-profile figures in the digital finance sector. His passing serves as a somber reminder of the mental health challenges associated with the fast-paced and uncertain world of cryptocurrency trading.