Despite a sluggish crypto market recovering from holiday liquidity issues, one trader managed to transform a $2,137 investment into over $3.2 million within 10 hours.
The massive profit came from trading Hyperfy (HYPER), a newly launched token tied to the Hyperfy metaverse and gaming platform.
The HYPER token launched on Raydium on January 6, quickly gaining traction. a few hours later, the token had surged to an all-time high of $0.26 before stabilizing at $0.19. The trader capitalized on the rapid price movement, selling 17.88 million HYPER tokens for 10,286 SOL, worth approximately $2.21 million. They retained 4.12 million HYPER, valued at over $1 million.
Hyperfy’s strong debut pushed its market capitalization past $198 million, reflecting growing interest in the metaverse and blockchain-based gaming.
Even as major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have remained subdued, some traders are finding success in alternative tokens. For instance, in December 2024, another trader turned a $27 investment into $52 million during the Pepe (PEPE) memecoin rally, showcasing the high returns possible in niche corners of the market.
These isolated success stories highlight the opportunities available for those who navigate emerging tokens with precision, even when the broader crypto landscape appears stagnant.
Middle-East tensions pushed Bitcoin under $100k and drove Ethereum to its lowest levels since May, but the next potential volatility spark is already on the calendar: a cluster of token releases worth nearly $140 million will hit the market between 24–28 June.
Wallets linked to the development team behind the TRUMP memecoin — associated with U.S. President Donald Trump — transferred 3.5 million tokens (worth $32.8 million) to Binance earlier today, raising questions about future sell pressure.
Binance will give traders first access to Humanity Protocol’s native token next week, rolling it out on two of its experimental venues before any spot listing is considered.
Crypto markets were the first to absorb the shock of escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as news of targeted airstrikes on nuclear facilities sent ripples across the digital asset landscape.