- Trader’s $3K turned into $2M after CZ post.
- Spike followed a phishing attack on BNB Chain.
- No institutional investment in the memecoin event.
A trader transformed a $3,000 investment in the “4” memecoin into $2 million, supported by a viral tweet from Binance’s CZ. The memecoin saw a surge in volume after a phishing incident on the BNB Chain shifted community focus.
The event underscores social media’s power over memecoin markets, showcasing potential for rapid financial gains. The memecoin witnessed a sharp increase in trading volume and attention post CZ’s viral commentary.
The surge in the “4” memecoin occurred when a trader, identified via the “0x872” wallet, invested $3,000 in BNB Smart Chain currency. Following a phishing attack on the BNB Chain, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s viral post led to heightened public interest, causing the memecoin’s value to soar.
Key players include CZ, who with 8.9 million X followers, catalyzed the trading frenzy. The original attacker soon exited with a $4,000 profit, yet the trader remained, securing nearly $1.88 million.
Interestingly, after the hacker dumped ALL his tokens for a $4k gain, the community took over and bought the memecoin higher, as a mock to the hacker.” — Changpeng “CZ” Zhao
Immediate effects saw smart money and traders flocking to the token, resulting in approximately $100,000 worth of transactions within 24 hours. Although the BNB ecosystem’s broader metrics remained stable, no other noted cryptocurrencies exhibited similar dramatic changes.
Similar scenarios include social media-driven spikes in Dogecoin and Pepe. This case highlights the volatile and speculative nature of memecoin investments, with rapid price escalations followed typically by corrections.
Insights indicate high speculative interest but no institutional involvement could lead to unpredictable regulatory attention. The memecoin’s rise, propelled mainly by a single viral post, highlights the unique risks and attractions inherent in the cryptocurrency market.
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