Crypto trader profits $9M in 3 days, hits 3,000x return on investment

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the financial markets, I’ve seen trends come and go, from dot-com bubbles to the crypto boom. The story of this savvy trader making millions on a memecoin investment is intriguing, to say the least. It serves as a testament to the unpredictable nature of the market and the potential for extraordinary returns in the world of cryptocurrency.


A savvy cryptocurrency trader has profited over $9 million on his initial altcoin investment, showcasing the potential of memecoin trading.

A clever investor saw an enormous profit of 3,000 times his initial investment in the GNON token, a meme coin with a small market cap that was first introduced for Solana on October 17th.

The savvy trade was flagged by onchain intelligence firm Lookonchain in an Oct. 20 X post:

“This guy turned $3K into $9M in just 3 days, a 3,000x return! He spent only $3K to buy 56M $GNON via 3 wallets and sold a small part.”

Crypto trader profits $9M in 3 days, hits 3,000x return on investment

Regardless of their limited practical value, memecoins have made numerous individuals millionaires due to their intense market fluctuations. In May alone, an astute Pepe (PEPE) investor transformed $3,000 into a staggering $46 million by leveraging the surge in the frog-themed memecoin’s price.

GNON memecoin rises 230% in a day following Moonshot listing

Despite no clear use cases for the mysterious memecoin, it managed to stage an over 200% daily rally.

On October 19th, the value of GNON token surged by more than 233% compared to Solana (SOL). This humorous digital currency has increased by over 10% in the last 24 hours and was being traded at approximately $0.1505 as of 11:08 am UTC on October 20th, based on data from GeckoTerminal.

Crypto trader profits $9M in 3 days, hits 3,000x return on investment

The token has gained traction since it got listed on the rapidly growing memecoin trading platform, Moonshot, on October 19th. This platform is attracting a significant number of newbie retail traders who are seeking the next breakout meme coin.

It’s possible that the rise in GNON may not last, given there are no significant factors driving its long-term growth. Similar to other popular meme coins, the surge in GNON seems to be fueled mainly by buzz on social media and speculation rather than any underlying development catalysts.

Memecoins “a symptom of a disillusioned generation”

The rising popularity of memecoins mirrors the trajectory of punk music, initially met with skepticism, but later gaining widespread acceptance among younger generations, as suggested by Hao Yang, the chief of financial products at Bybit exchange.

Yang told CryptoMoon:

“The success of memecoins can be seen, like punk rock, as a symptom of disillusioned young investors who have seen the opportunities afforded to their parents disappear.”

Furthermore, the rise of meme coins with billion-dollar valuations highlights the irrationality of our financial structure, as pointed out by Yang.

“By printing tokens out of thin air and pumping them to billion-dollar valuations, these creators are showing the absurdity of our current fiat system.”

The excitement surrounding the meme coin based on Solana might boost its value, as some market analysts foresee a surge in price potentially reaching $180 due to the persistent interest in meme coins.

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2024-10-20 13:14