Musk Profile Change Sparks $66-to-$3M Memecoin Windfall for Lucky Crypto Trader

How a trader capitalized on Musk's Twitter rebrand and made millions from a meme token

  • Trader turned $66 worth of ETH into $3 million through KEKIUS memecoin trading in 18 days.
  • KEKIUS market capitalization reached $380 million following Elon Musk‘s profile change.
  • The trader sold 2.81 million KEKIUS tokens for 60.3 ETH on January 1.
  • Market value declined to $100 million after Musk reverted his profile.
  • Initial investment yielded approximately 45,900 times return on investment.

Memecoin Trader Captures Millions From Musk’s Profile Change

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A cryptocurrency trader capitalized on Elon Musk’s social media activity, transforming a $66 Ethereum investment into $3 million through strategic trading of the KEKIUS memecoin, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain.

Strategic Timing and Market Response

The trader acquired 10.17 million KEKIUS tokens on December 14, 2023, prior to Musk’s profile modification. When Musk changed his X (formerly Twitter) profile name to “Kekius Maximus” – referencing a combination of Pepe the Frog meme and Gladiator themes – the token’s market capitalization surged to $380 million on January 1, 2024.

Trading Activity and Market Impact

The investor executed a partial exit strategy by selling 2.81 million tokens for 60.3 ETH on January 1. The remaining tokens experienced price volatility as the market reacted to Musk’s subsequent profile restoration, causing KEKIUS market capitalization to decrease to $100 million.

Historical context: Memecoin markets, digital assets often based on internet culture and memes, frequently demonstrate extreme price volatility in response to social media influences, particularly from high-profile tech figures.

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