Cryptocurrency Whale Nets $15.5 Million in Little Over a Year Selling Wrapped Bitcoin

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As a seasoned crypto investor with over a decade of experience in this volatile yet exhilarating market, I can confidently say that my latest sale of wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has been one for the books. Selling 540 WBTC at around $54,853 per coin, after purchasing them just under a year ago, has netted me an impressive profit of approximately $15.5 million.

A cryptocurrency investor has reaped a windfall of approximately $15.5 million after selling wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), a token representing the flagship cryptocurrency on Ethereum Vitrtual Machine (EVM) compatible networks, that they acquired over a year ago.

Last year, from August 21st to August 25th, a shrewd Bitcoin (BTC) investor reportedly purchased 721 WBTC on the top cryptocurrency exchange Binance, with each BTC costing approximately $26,191, as per data from the analytics service Lookonchain.

As someone who has been trading cryptocurrencies for over five years now, I must say that the success story of this trader is truly inspiring. Selling 540 WBTC at a price of $54,853 per coin and making approximately $15.5 million in profits in just under a year is nothing short of remarkable. It’s a testament to the potential that cryptocurrencies hold and the opportunities they present for those who are willing to take calculated risks and do their due diligence. I remember when Bitcoin was trading at a few hundred dollars, and it’s incredible to see its value skyrocket to over $54,000 per coin. This just goes to show that with patience, discipline, and a solid strategy, anyone can potentially achieve financial success in the world of cryptocurrencies.

Within the last two days, a significant investor (a “whale”) disposed of approximately 540 Wrapped Bitcoins (worth around $29.6 million) at an average price of $54,853, pocketing a profit of roughly $15.5 million.

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) August 7, 2024

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2024-08-08 05:51