From $10 to 99,000 BTC… Then Gone in Seconds 💥
Back in 2010, a 16-year-old Chinese student, Wei Zhang, stumbled across something new buzzing in obscure forums — Bitcoin.
With just $10 and BTC trading at under $0.01, he bought nearly 100,000 BTC — pocket change at the time.
🚀 From Teen Investor to Crypto Giant
By 2013, Wei’s tiny investment had grown into a fortune. In 2014, at just 19, he launched CryptoLeap, the first-ever crypto margin trading exchange — letting traders borrow to boost gains.
It exploded globally, and by 2017, Wei held 99,000 BTC and ran one of the most influential platforms in the space.
⚠️ The $11 Billion Click
In 2018, Wei received what looked like a legit VC partnership email. Inside was a “secure” link.
One click later… it was over.
Hackers phished his credentials, took full control of CryptoLeap, and drained every wallet — including Wei’s personal stash. 99,000 BTC vanished in minutes.
📉 The hack triggered panic, lawsuits, regulatory probes, and the collapse of CryptoLeap. Wei resigned, leaving behind one of crypto’s biggest cautionary tales.
💰 At Today’s Price:
99,000 BTC = $11+ Billion — gone forever.
🔐 From Loss to Legacy
Wei turned the tragedy into purpose, becoming a leading voice for crypto cybersecurity, warning traders and builders:
> “In crypto, one mistake can cost everything.”
A story for every trader: Protect your keys, protect your future.