How James Wynn Lost $100 Million in a Week (Spoiler: It’s a Wild Ride!)

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James Wynn: High-risk trader, crypto maverick, and apparently, a professional heart attack survivor. His story begins in the most dramatic way possible: turning a measly few million into a $100 million Bitcoin fortune in just one month. And, just for kicks, losing it all in ONE week. Talk about a rollercoaster! 🎢💸

So, grab your popcorn, because we’re about to unpack how James went from crypto king to… well, let’s just say, not so much. 🍿🍿

From Meme Coins to… “Wait, You Did What?”

Before becoming a crypto legend, James wasn’t exactly the “Warren Buffett” of Bitcoin. Nope, he started with meme coins—yes, meme coins. In fact, he made his big splash calling out Pepe Coin when it was worth a mere $600,000. Nobody knew who Pepe was, but James? He was ALL over it. 🐸💰

His bold move turned into an eight-figure profit and solidified his reputation as a risk-loving trader. But it wasn’t just luck; it was the kind of gut instinct that makes you scream, “What have I done?” after checking your portfolio at 3 AM. 🌙✨

“I started trading on perps in March, had never traded perps before, in fact never really traded properly before, I’ve just traded meme coins. (Before I was known for calling pepe at 600k and making 8 figures).

In one month I turned about $3m into $100m and then lost it all in…”

— James Wynn (@JamesWynnReal) June 6, 2025

So, March rolls around, and James decides it’s time to level up. Goodbye meme coins, hello Bitcoin perps. In just 30 days, his $3 million went from “cute” to “holy cow” as it shot up to $100 million. 🤑

Everyone’s watching. Everyone’s following. It’s like the crypto version of “The Bachelor,” but with more spreadsheets and fewer roses. 💔📈

When the Hype Becomes a Total Trainwreck

With fame comes… more fame. And with fame comes *more* pressure. Suddenly, James felt the need to prove that his $3 million-to-$100 million win wasn’t a fluke. Instead of being cautious, he started throwing caution to the wind, like the true gambler he always dreamed of being. His motto? “Who needs real money, when you can risk it all?”

On May 19, he went all-in with a 40x leverage Bitcoin trade, starting with 5,520 BTC. Naturally, that number grew until he was holding a monstrous 9,300 BTC, worth over $1 billion. Hold on to your hats, folks. 🧢💥

At one point, James was up by $10 million. But then, disaster struck. The U.S. tariff news hit, and the market tanked faster than a lead balloon. James, who had been riding high on a $100 million wave, suddenly lost $60 million in ONE DAY. 😱💔

Now, he still had $25 million left, but in just a week, his entire fortune vanished like a Snapchat message. Poof. Gone. All of it lost on the HyperLiquid platform. If you’re wondering how much *that* stings… let’s just say he’s probably still crying into his pillow as we speak. 😭💸

Warning and a Wink 😉

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2025-06-06 10:12