Crypto Wallet Drains Every Time I Add Gas: What It Means
If a wallet loses funds every time you add gas or a small native token, the wallet may be compromised or monitored by an automated sweeper bot.
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If crypto leaves your wallet shortly after you add gas, stop sending funds to that wallet. It may be compromised or targeted by a sweeper bot.
What a sweeper bot does
A sweeper bot watches a compromised wallet and quickly moves funds out when enough native token is added to pay transaction fees.
Why adding gas can trigger loss
Some tokens cannot move without native gas. Once gas is added, a malicious actor or bot may use it to move tokens away.
Signs the wallet may be compromised
Warning signs include unknown outgoing transactions, funds moving shortly after deposits, unknown approvals, or a seed phrase that was entered into a suspicious site.
- unknown outgoing transactions
- funds move after adding gas
- old suspicious approvals
- seed phrase shared
- wallet used on scam site
What not to do
Do not keep sending gas to test the wallet. Each new deposit may give the attacker enough fees to move more assets.
What to do instead
Stop using the wallet for new funds, save transaction hashes, review approvals from a safe device and consider moving any remaining assets with expert help.
Decision rule
A wallet that drains after adding gas should be treated as unsafe for future use.
Be careful with websites that promise unrealistic rewards, ask for deposits before withdrawal, or require suspicious wallet connections. Small reward sites should never need your seed phrase.
FAQ
Why does my wallet drain after I add gas?
A compromised wallet or sweeper bot may use the gas to move assets out quickly.
Should I add more gas to rescue tokens?
Not without a careful plan. Adding gas can give the attacker the fee needed to move funds.
Can revoking approvals fix it?
Revoking approvals may help in some cases, but a leaked seed phrase means the whole wallet is compromised.
Should I keep using the wallet?
No. Treat it as unsafe for future funds.