Memecoins are gaining traction in 2024, particularly those based on Solana, capturing significant attention from investors.
One notable case involves an investor who achieved remarkable success with the Solana memecoin Goatseus Maximus (GOAT).
According to Lookonchain, this individual transformed an investment of $727 into an astonishing $2.42 million within just four days, marking a staggering gain of 3,329%.
This guy turned $727 into $2.42M in just 4 days, a 3,329x return!😱
He spent 5 $SOL($727) to buy 15.15M $GOAT 4 days ago and sold 5.7M $GOAT for 5,949 $SOL($931K) in the past 8 hours, leaving 9.45M $GOAT($1.49M).https://t.co/GeXNlongIW pic.twitter.com/n5OEwZ1BEk
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) October 15, 2024
The investor purchased 15.15 million GOAT tokens for 5 SOL, which was equivalent to $727 at the time.
Following a dramatic surge in the token’s price, they sold 5.7 million GOAT for 5,949 SOL, approximately $930,000, while retaining 9.4 million GOAT valued at $1.4 million.
Should they decide to sell the remaining tokens, their total profit could reach $2.4 million.
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