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How Elon Musk's Profile Tweaks Hit Kekius Maximus

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Recent modifications to Elon Musk's social media profile resulted in a significant drop in the value of Kekius Maximus (KEKIUS), an Ethereum-based memecoin.

Background to the Price Drop

Prior to Musk's announcement, Kekius Maximus experienced a significant rise in value. Since its launch on December 14, the memecoin's worth increased 30-fold following Musk’s initial renaming of his account to 'Kekius Maximus'.

Why Many Missed the Profit Opportunity

According to data from CoinGecko, KEKIUS’s market capitalization surged from $12 million to $380 million, with its price jumping from $0.01 to $0.39. However, following Musk’s shift, the altcoin lost around 75% of its value, dropping to $0.077 and reducing its market cap to $77 million, with current trading prices at approximately $0.157.

Some investors managed to secure significant profits during this volatile time:

– An early investor who bought KEKIUS for $66 managed to see profits exceeding $3 million but failed to cash out before the crash.

– In contrast, a more astute investor managed to realize $2.3 million in profits before the downturn.

Despite the chaos, around 24,000 investors remain engaged with the altcoin, highlighting the unpredictability of the cryptocurrency market.

Cryptocurrency Market Volatility

The recent developments surrounding Kekius Maximus underscore the unpredictable nature of the cryptocurrency market, where rapid gains can be quickly followed by steep losses, reminding investors of the inherent risks involved in trading digital assets.

Interestingly, Musk's profile adjustments coincided with troubling news of a Tesla vehicle explosion in Las Vegas.

The situation with Kekius Maximus illustrates the volatility of the cryptocurrency market, where even the most successful investments can quickly face a sharp decline, reminding market participants of the importance of risk assessment.

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