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A Solana (SOL) trader has achieved what many in the digital currency world can only dream of in an astonishing display of cryptocurrency market acumen. Leveraging a mere 18 SOL (approximately $1,758), the trader managed to rake in a staggering 7,197 SOL, equating to around $703,000, in just five hours, marking a monumental 400 times gain on their initial investment.
This phenomenal feat was first brought to light by Lookonchain, a prominent blockchain analysis X (formerly Twitter) account, which detailed the transaction's specifics. According to the tweet, the trader's windfall came from an astute investment in FartCaster, a newly traded cryptocurrency.
With just 18 SOL, the trader acquired 55.1 billion FartCaster tokens, which astonishingly represented 55.1% of the token's total supply. This bold move was executed in the same block as the deployer opened trading for FartCaster, indicating a well-timed and strategic entry point for the investment.
Strategic moves
The bulk of the profit came when the trader sold 53.94 billion FartCaster tokens for 7,215 SOL, securing a massive return on their initial stake. Despite this large sale, the trader still holds 1.16 billion FartCaster tokens, valued at approximately $27,000, suggesting a belief in the token's potential future value or a strategic reserve for further price movements.
The strategy employed by the trader — purchasing a significant portion of a new token's supply upon trading launch and quickly selling for a profit — demonstrates an aggressive trading tactic that requires precise timing, thorough market analysis, and, not least, a considerable element of luck. It is a stark reminder of the "high risk, high reward" nature inherent to the cryptocurrency trading space.
The Solana blockchain, known for its high speed and low transaction costs, has become a favored platform for traders and developers alike, facilitating the kind of rapid and large-scale trades exemplified by this event. This trading success story may attract more attention to Solana's ecosystem, highlighting its potential for facilitating significant cryptocurrency transactions and investments.
Arman Shirinyan
Dan Burgin
Alex Dovbnya