New Solana meme coin Pippin rises, millionaire whale acts fast

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A prosperous cryptocurrency investor, known for amassing wealth by trading well-known Solana meme tokens, recently purchased yet another digital currency, even amidst the current market instability.

As reported by Lookonchain, an investor amassed a substantial profit of approximately $7.5 million by investing in Dogwifhat (WIF), the third-largest meme coin on the Solana (SOL) network. Initially, the token’s total market value was around $58 million, but it has since skyrocketed to an impressive $1.5 billion.

Additionally, the millionaire earned an extra $1.2 million by purchasing PNUT tokens when their total value was approximately $460 million. As per CoinGecko, this token’s market capitalization even reached a staggering high of over $2.2 billion at one point.

He’s recently put money into Pippin (PIPPIN), a fresh meme coin on the Solana platform that boasts a market value exceeding 262 million dollars. He shelled out 1.5 million to get his hands on the token, and, as reported by Nansen, he currently stands to make an unrealized profit of half a million dollars.

This whale boldly invests in high-stakes ventures and reaps significant rewards!

Jumped into $WIF when its market cap was $58 million, earning a profit of $7.5 million!

Entered the market for $PNUT at a $460 million market cap, pocketing a profit of $1.2 million!

Recently invested $1.52 million to acquire 6.71 million $pippins, currently sitting on an unrealized profit of $570,000. (This was made 19 hours ago.)

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 11, 2025

According to Nansen’s findings, the wealthiest Pippin investors have already accumulated millions. The investor with the highest profits has amassed approximately $8.48 million, yielding an impressive return on investment of 855%.

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As a researcher, I’ve observed an interesting trend in my data analysis. Specifically, I’ve found that among my sample group, four individuals have earned over $4 million, and another three have yielded returns of around $3 million.

The data from blockchain transactions indicates that the individuals labeled as WIF, PNUT, and PIPPIN, who have accumulated millions of dollars, have also executed successful trades with substantial returns in the past. For instance, they made a profit of approximately $1.12 million from Super Trump (TREMP), $176,250 from MINI, and an impressive $103 million from CHAOS. Their investment portfolio includes Tether, APY, Bongo, BIS, and ZOA. Over the course of time, they have accumulated a total of $10 million in realized profits.

Solana meme coins = billions in market cap

Meme coins do have the potential to create new millionaires, however, it’s important to understand that this path is usually accompanied by substantial risk. Moreover, the large profits are often reaped by those who are already established in the field or possess exceptional timing skills when trading.

It’s worth noting that Solana stands out as a preferred platform for meme coins like Pippin, thanks to its rapid transaction speed, minimal fees, and comprehensive developer tools. The ecosystem, which encompasses DeFi and NFTs, fosters liquidity and community development. Moreover, its focus on scalability and decentralization creates an optimal environment for speculative projects to flourish.

As per CoinGecko’s data, Solana-based meme tokens have amassed a market capitalization of approximately $16.6 billion. Recently, Bonk, Pudgy Penguins, Dogwifhat, ai16z, and Fartcoin have been garnering significant attention in the meme coin community. The total value of all meme coins now exceeds $108 billion.

After the release of the Lookonchain report, Pippin’s value surged by approximately 13%, reaching a trading price of $0.26. This significant increase represents an over 44-fold rise compared to its lowest point this week.

Still, it’s worth noting that there’s a possibility of a significant downturn for the token. This is because, historically, many Solana meme coins have experienced a reversal after the hype dies down. For instance, WIF plummeted by 67% from its peak last year, and ai16z has seen a decline from its highest price this week.

Crashes in assets can be attributed to the Wyckoff Method, a theory that describes price fluctuations. It begins with the accumulation stage where buyers amass shares, followed by the upward trend known as markup, marked by increased demand and a sense of urgency or fear of missing out (FOMO). Eventually, savvy investors start selling during the distribution phase, causing a downturn during the markdown phase.

Pippin popularity spikes

As a researcher delving into the fascinating world of AI, I’ve come across an interesting piece of information. It appears that Pippin, a unique entity in this field, was brought to life by Yohei Nakajima, an innovative venture capitalist with a profound interest in artificial intelligence. His involvement led to the conception of the Pippin unicorn logo, a testament to his creative vision. This insight comes from the latest benchmarks on ChatGPT 4.0, a leading large language model.

Nakajima, whose influence extends to notable figures like Jeff Bezos and Marc Andreessen, serves as the head of Untapped Capital, a venture capital firm, alongside entrepreneur Jessica Erin Jackley.

Here’s the backstory for Pippin:

– @yoheinakajima, a well-regarded figure in the AI and VC industries (with followers like Bezos and @pmarca) decided to play around with AI to produce an image of a Unicorn.

– He creates several images, ultimately choosing one that appeals to him more than the rest.

– Then, he requests GPT 4 to…

— CM (@CryptoManiaques) November 11, 2024

Moreover, Nakajima is the originator of the BABYAGI open-source initiative, underscoring even more his significant impact within the AI sector.

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2025-01-11 15:58