McDonald’s Instagram Hacked to Promote Solana Memecoin GRIMACE

As a seasoned analyst with years of experience navigating the cryptocurrency market, I must say the rapid rise and fall of GRIMACE, a Solana-based memecoin, is a classic example of the rollercoaster ride that is this industry. The sheer volatility we witnessed in such a short span is a stark reminder of why they call it “cryptocurrency” – because it can be as unpredictable as a 13th century alchemist’s lab.


On a Wednesday, it appears that the McDonald’s Instagram account got hacked to publicize a memecoin based on the Solana platform, affectionately known as GRIMACE.

McDonald’s Instagram Hacked to Promote Solana Memecoin GRIMACE

Based on information from Pump.fun, the value of this token saw a dramatic fluctuation, peaking at a market capitalization of approximately $20 million only to plummet and currently rest below $1 million.

1. The GRIMACE token’s market value experienced a steep increase followed by a drop in a brief period, underscoring the unpredictable character of meme-based cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, Pump.fun – a service enabling Solana-based memecoin creation – has witnessed high usage, resulting in over 1.8 million unique memecoins and nearly $100 million in total earnings.

In August, there’s been a surge in volatility within the market of memecoins built on the Solana platform, as indicated by recent data that reveals substantial withdrawals and a notable decrease in transaction volume.

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2024-08-21 21:24