Crypto Trader Loses $74K in Minutes on Impulsive Memecoin Trades

A cryptocurrency trader lost almost $74,000 in a mere three minutes due to a series of impulsive decisions while speculating on the $RICH memecoin on the Solana network.

The trader made two hasty trades involving a total of 495 SOL, only to end up with just 169.5 SOL, resulting in a devastating loss of 325.8 SOL.

This loss, reported by Lookonchain on December 13, highlights the dangers of emotional trading. At the time, SOL was valued at around $227, meaning the trader effectively lost $74,000, turning an initial investment of $112,000 into just $38,000 within minutes.

The trader’s strategy began with buying the dip of the RICH memecoin, hoping to capitalize on a potential opportunity. He spent 198 SOL to purchase 4.17 million RICH. Unfortunately, the memecoin’s price continued to fall, dropping by 60%. Panicking, the trader sold, losing 122 SOL in the process.

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However, after the price rebounded, the trader, driven by FOMO (fear of missing out), bought back into the coin, investing another 297 SOL for 8.7 million RICH. But again, the price resistance sent the token lower, prompting another hasty sell-off. This time, he received 93.5 SOL, losing an additional 203.5 SOL.

Alexander Zdravkov

Alexander has been working in the crypto industry for three years, during which time he has established himself through his active participation in monitoring market dynamics and technological innovations. His interest in cryptocurrencies and new technologies is not just a professional commitment, but a deep personal passion. He follows the news in the sector daily, analyzes trends, and is excited about every new step in the development of blockchain solutions. His enthusiasm drives him to continuously learn and share knowledge, as he sees the future in digital finance and its role in global transformation.