Crypto whale James Wynn's $87 million portfolio was wiped out in just five days after a series of high-risk leverage trades.
Wynn initially made impressive gains, reaching $87 million in unrealized profit, before facing losses due to market retracement caused by external factors like tariffs.
He flipped bearish on BTC, closing all contracts with a profit of $25 million after the downturn.
Wynn received both praise and criticism for his trading activities, with some lauding him as a 'legend' while others expressed negative sentiments.
Despite losses, Wynn continued risky trades, leading to further significant positions and deposits of PEPE tokens.
An anonymous trader on Hyperliquid capitalized by betting against Wynn's moves, making $5.6 million in profits within three days.
Speculation arose that the mysterious trader might be Wynn operating from another account, but Wynn denied these claims.
Lookonchain reported that it took Wynn 70 days to accumulate $87 million in profits, but he lost most of it in just five days.
Wynn's rollercoaster journey in the crypto market highlights the volatility and risks associated with high-leverage trading.
The abrupt reversal of fortune serves as a cautionary tale for traders engaging in speculative markets.