Kudo's death came right after a huge crash in the crypto market. US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, which caused the crash. More than $19 billion in trades were lost, and over 1.6 million accounts were affected. Bitcoin fell about 8% to $111,500, and Ethereum dropped nearly 13% to $3,778. This crash is the biggest ever in crypto history, bigger than the 2020 COVID crash and the 2022 FTX collapse.

Galich was 32 years old and a well-known personality in the crypto world. He co-founded the Cryptology Key Trading Academy and helped many people learn how to , Ethereum, and NFTs through his Telegram and YouTube channels. He also shared tips about the mental side of trading, which many traders found useful. His content also covered trading psychology, helping many traders understand market risks.

Galich was living a luxurious lifestyle. He owned a 2020 Lamborghini Urus, a 2023 Ferrari 296 GTB, and a 2012 Mercedes-Benz 220 CDI in his garage.