$xQc Streamer Faces $400K Ransom for Instagram Username Takeover

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The account using the ‘xQc’ username on Instagram is prepared to part with it for an impressive $400,000, should they strike a deal with the streamer.

Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel is a well-known and wealthy online streamer, who made headlines by securing a staggering $100 million contract with the platform Kick in the year 2023.

With a significant fan base spanning Kick and Twitch, numbering in the millions, xQc has become a familiar name indeed. However, his brand seems to be encountering a few obstacles along the way.

Initially, the gamer’s username on Twitch mirrored his past profession as a top-tier Overwatch player, identified as ‘xQcOW’. However, in the year 2022, this username was revised to simply ‘xQc’.

It appears that he’s having trouble securing his official account name on Instagram, particularly.

Instagram account demands xQc pay $400K to buy username

Despite a change in ownership, Lengyel’s Instagram username continues to reflect his past with Overwatch. With more than half a million followers, the ‘xQc’ account belongs to another user.

Currently, when this text was penned down, the profile in question boasts over 3,000 followers. It’s jam-packed with requests for the Twitch broadcaster to hand over a particular amount of $400,000 to acquire the account directly.

Indeed, he utilized ChatGPT to ascertain the worth of his username, with the result indicating a potential value of “half a million dollars or even higher.

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So far, Lengyel has yet to issue a public response regarding the account holder’s requests. It remains unclear whether he will provide the necessary funds to secure the ownership of the name.

xQc has options to claim the name without giving in to the expensive demand of the person involved. In fact, users can submit a Trademark Report to the platform if they suspect someone is violating their brand, which xQc could potentially use, considering the situation.

Regarding his history with Overwatch, xQc has expressed continued affection for the game, admitting during a past Twitch stream that he maintains a liking for the franchise, even though he’s moved away from competitive play.

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2025-02-13 01:19