Bithumb reported an error during a promotional event that led to the incorrect distribution of Bitcoin to some user accounts, causing a brief price fluctuation. The platform quickly identified the issue and restricted trading on affected accounts, restoring market prices to normal within five minutes. Bithumb confirmed that the incident was not related to external hacking or security breaches, and assured that both the system and customer assets remain secure. Trading and withdrawals are operating normally, with no customer asset losses detected. The company promises transparency in handling the aftermath of the incident.