🚨 $7M Hulk Hogan Memecoin Scam Shocks Crypto Market
The crypto world has once again been shaken by a major scam. Just a day after the announcement of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan’s (Terry Bollea) death, suspicious new tokens flooded the market. The most notable among them — the so-called “Hulk Hogan Tribute” token — skyrocketed to over **$7 million in market cap** before crashing to near zero in less than 24 hours.
💥 The token —
$SOL $SOL — soared quickly on decentralized exchanges, driven by emotional traders hoping to honor the late icon. Despite early red flags, many jumped in. But within a single candle, the entire market cap collapsed to just **$5,700**, leaving only **$7,100 in liquidity**. That’s a drop of over **99.7%**.
🧠 Tribute or Trap?
While some thought this was a genuine tribute, blockchain analysts flagged it as a scam early on. The token was allegedly boosted using trading bots to fake high demand. There were even NFTs made with Hulk Hogan’s image — but none gained traction, overshadowed by the token’s dramatic fall.
🔁 Not the First Time…
This isn’t Hogan’s first brush with crypto controversy. Back in 2023, his official X (Twitter) account was hacked to promote a memecoin called *Hulkamania* — which ended in a classic rug pull.
This time, some traders even revived that old token — but it too crashed shortly after a small pump.
🧢 Ben Askren Dragged Into Another Scam?
In a parallel case, UFC fighter **Ben Askren** found himself unknowingly (or unintentionally) involved in another memecoin scam. Just one day after being discharged from the hospital — following a double lung transplant — his official X account promoted **“FUNKY,”** a Solana-based token named after his nickname.
🧨 It was later revealed that the token was launched by **Sahil Arora**, a known scammer behind multiple rug pulls. Soon after Askren’s post, the project was drained and abandoned, leaving the price at **zero** and the scammer walking away with just **$1,200**.
The crypto community suspects Askren’s account may have been compromised. His team hasn’t confirmed whether the post was authorized.
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⚠️ **Disclaimer:**
This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrency trading carries risks and can lead to financial losses. Always do your own research (DYOR).
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