- A trader known for previous crypto scams earned $430,000 by promoting the SCI6900 token.
- The token’s market cap surged from $3 million to nearly $29 million after former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao commented on X (formerly Twitter).
- The trader, @SmokezXBT, was previously identified as a “grifter” by crypto investigator ZachXBT.
- Other crypto influencers and Zhao’s social activity amplified interest in the SCI6900 token.
- Similar incidents involving influencers and memecoins have led to significant price volatility and investor losses.
A trader with a history of involvement in crypto scams reportedly made $430,000 by promoting the memecoin Shanghai Composite Index 6900 (SCI6900). The events unfolded after a post on X (formerly Twitter) from former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao helped drive the token’s price higher.
Crypto investigator “Dethective” tracked the trader, who goes by @SmokezXBT online, acquiring SCI6900 before working with other influencers to publicize the token. According to the investigator, @SmokezXBT sold SCI6900 holdings for an hour as the price started to drop, then bought additional tokens early in the morning. Just over a minute after this purchase, Zhao replied to a post about SCI6900 by asking, “Is this real?” The market cap quickly jumped from $3 million to almost $29 million within ten minutes, with the price rising over 4,500% in 24 hours.
ZachXBT, a prominent crypto detective, previously flagged @SmokezXBT as a “known grifter”. In 2023, ZachXBT identified the trader as the creator of the memecoin “BLOOD,” which was promoted to 60,000 followers before its value collapsed. @SmokezXBT later claimed he was involved only in marketing and was unaware of the full situation. ZachXBT criticized the trader’s explanations as “playing victim and making excuses”.
In response to Dethective’s recent findings, @SmokezXBT called the investigation an act of a “sour hater” and described his actions as part of an “attention economy”, questioning whether all early traders should be labeled as scammers.
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has remained active in the memecoin market after launching a token launchpad called “Meme Rush.” Zhao’s comments on social media have led to swift increases in token prices, similar to Elon Musk’s previous support for Dogecoin. Crypto investigator Dethective notes Zhao’s posts often boost visibility for influencers who promote speculative tokens.
Recently, Zhao has collaborated with crypto influencer Threadguy, who lost money in the memecoin $LIBRA. This token, promoted by Argentina’s President Javier Milei, led to investor losses and ongoing lawsuits after its collapse. Threadguy distanced himself from $LIBRA following allegations of insider trading.
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