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Market Trends & Security Concerns - Sandwich attacks on Ethereum cost users nearly $40 million in 2025 [1] - Despite DEX volumes surging from $65 billion to over $100 billion monthly, sandwich attack extraction sharply declined [1] - Monthly sandwich extraction decreased from approximately $10 million in late 2024 to $25 million by October 2025 [1] Attack Characteristics - Attack frequency remained high, ranging from 60,000 to 90,000 per month [1] - 38% of attacks targeted low-volatility pools, including stablecoins and wrapped assets [2] - 12% of attacks impacted stable swaps, where slippage is unexpected and particularly damaging [2] Profitability & Attacker Behavior - Average profit per sandwich attack is only $3 [2] - Only six attackers generated over $10,000 in total profit during 2025 [2] Potential Mitigation - The decline in sandwich extraction may indicate increased adoption of MEV-protection tools among traders [2]