A cryptocurrency trader has turned a small initial investment into over $1.6 million in just 20 days by capitalizing on the recent meme coin surge.
Starting with $1,100, the investor first purchased 16.44 million Urolithin A (URO) tokens, spending 4.35 SOL (about $768) in late October. The value of these holdings ballooned, yielding a 714-fold return, as URO’s value surged.
The trader also invested in Rifampicin (RIF), purchasing 11.84 million tokens for 1.8 SOL ($300). As RIF’s market cap exceeded $100 million, the investor sold part of their holdings for over $94,000, leaving a remaining stake worth nearly $1 million.
Combining these investments, the trader achieved over $1.6 million in profit as meme coins tied to the Solana network gained popularity.
The rise of meme coins, bolstered by listings on major exchanges like Binance, has driven a wave of investor profits. Notably, Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) reached a $1 billion market cap following its Binance listing, adding to the growing hype around these tokens.
While some of the massive gains can be attributed to strategic trading, there’s speculation that insider knowledge may have also played a role in these successful bets.
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