Cryptocurrency trader loses over $ 26 million in potential profits with a record loss of $ 716,000

The trader lost more than $ 26 million in potential profit by closing his position early with a real loss of $ 716 thousand. The incident occurred amid sharp market fluctuations: the investor sold crypto assets before their value had increased significantly. In particular, a loss was recorded on a position in tokens, which reached a new price peak a few days after the close. This was reported by Lookonchain analysts.

The transactions involved various digital assets, among which the PEPE meme-coin stood out. The trader sold this meme token at a price significantly lower than the subsequent market value. According to analysts, if the position had remained open, the net profit could have exceeded $ 26 million.

The situation was widely publicized in the crypto community and became one of the most striking examples of lost profits due to hasty actions during volatile periods in the market. Analysts note that such cases occur regularly due to psychological pressure and unwillingness to risk further losses.

Experts emphasize that trading with large amounts requires not only a clear strategy but also the ability to hold positions during market turbulence. At the same time, even experienced investors sometimes make mistakes, especially under the influence of emotions.