Memecoins have continued to dominate the crypto scene in 2024, with one recent story showcasing the wild profits—and missed opportunities—that can arise in this space.
A young livestreamer made headlines after creating a token called Quant (QUANT) during a broadcast. Selling off the entire supply for 128 SOL, equivalent to $30,000, the creator managed a swift profit of $29,600.
However, what seemed like a smart move turned bittersweet when it emerged that the tokens sold are now valued at $4 million—a staggering missed opportunity.
The story doesn’t end there. This enterprising creator also launched two additional tokens, Lucy and Sorry, pocketing another $24,000 in profits. Yet, the biggest winner wasn’t the creator—it was a savvy investor who spotted Quant early.
According to blockchain analytics shared by Lookonchain, a whale invested just 2 SOL (around $462) into Quant and saw that modest stake balloon to nearly $1 million within three hours.
While the whale has cashed out $27,000 so far, most of the profits—$962,000—remain untouched, signaling their confidence in the token’s potential.
This rollercoaster tale underlines the volatile yet lucrative world of memecoins, where fortunes can be made—or lost—at lightning speed.
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