• Dapps:16.23K
  • Blockchains:78
  • Active users:66.47M
  • 30d volume:$303.26B
  • 30d transactions:$879.24M

Crypto Whale: Losses on 12 out of 13 Transactions

user avatar

by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


A large cryptocurrency investor, known as a 'whale', incurred substantial losses on most of his trades. This resulted from an unsuccessful strategy in trading altcoins.

Funds Withdrawal and Trading Strategy

According to Lookononchain's report, a whale withdrew 4,248 Solana worth $1.06 million from exchanges to trade altcoins. Over the past two days, the whale traded 13 different altcoins.

Altcoins and Trading Results

The investor gained a profit of only $231 in just one transaction — with the altcoin Ainti, while the rest of the trades ended in losses. The total loss was $892 thousand. The whale lost $456.4 thousand on ALON and $254.5 thousand on VINE. The portfolio includes altcoins ALON, VINE, YZİ, PASTERNAK, CAINAM, Napster, Test, Ainti, KENVA, AITRUTH, TMC, Listen, and Project89.

Overall Conclusion and Investor Implications

Despite large investments and active trading, the whale barely achieved any profit, highlighting the risks associated with investing in altcoins. This investment strategy required careful evaluation, and this case could serve as a lesson for other traders.

This investor's case demonstrates the importance of a cautious and informed approach to investing in cryptocurrencies, especially when trading less stable altcoins.

0

Rewards

chest
chest
chest
chest

More rewards

Discover enhanced rewards on our social media.

chest

Other news

Dreamathon Highlights Metaverse and Blockchain Convergence

chest

Dreamathon is an incubator event launched in August 2025, showcasing the convergence of metaverse and blockchain initiatives, with uncertain economic implications.

user avatarLucas Weissmann

Fitch Ratings Issues Warning on Bitcoin-Backed Securities Risks

chest

Fitch Ratings has raised concerns about the high degree of risk associated with Bitcoin-backed securities, which could complicate the expansion of crypto-linked credit products among institutional investors.

user avatarFilippo Romano

Truebit Protocol Suffers $26 Million Hack Due to Smart Contract Vulnerability

chest

A security audit revealed that a hack on the Truebit Protocol exploited a vulnerability in its smart contract, leading to a loss of 26 million.

user avatarEmily Carter

Market Gains Driven by Sector Strength and Federal Reserve Commentary

chest

Market gains driven by sector strength and Federal Reserve commentary, reflecting resilience and positive consumer data.

user avatarTomas Novak

US Stock Market Shows Resilience with Positive Gains

chest

The US stock market benchmarks closed higher, reflecting investor confidence amidst economic challenges.

user avatarKaterina Papadopoulou

Polymarket Faces Global Geoblocking Challenges

chest

Polymarket faces global geoblocking challenges due to unlicensed gambling activities, requiring regulatory compliance to ensure growth.

user avatarMaya Lundqvist

Important disclaimer: The information presented on the Dapp.Expert portal is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an investment recommendation or a guide to action in the field of cryptocurrencies. The Dapp.Expert team is not responsible for any potential losses or missed profits associated with the use of materials published on the site. Before making investment decisions in cryptocurrencies, we recommend consulting a qualified financial advisor.