#WhaleJamesWynnWatch James Wynn is a high-profile crypto trader who gained attention for his early investment in $PEPE , a meme coin, where he turned a $7,600 investment into profits exceeding $50 million by 2024 as PEPE’s market cap soared past $10 billion. Transitioning from meme coins, Wynn became a "contract whale" on Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, in 2025. He made headlines with a $1.25 billion 40x leveraged Bitcoin long position on May 24, 2025, with an entry price of $108,243 and a liquidation level at $105,180, after closing his $PEPE position for a $25.2 million profit. However, within hours, he shifted to a bearish stance, opening a $1 billion Bitcoin short position with a liquidation price of $110,450, reflecting his belief in a near-term price correction. Despite a $29 million loss in a single day due to market downturns, Wynn remains up $57 million in all-time trading profits as of May 25, 2025. His aggressive trading style and market predictions, like expecting Bitcoin to hit $121,000, have sparked both admiration and skepticism, with some on X labeling him a scammer due to past actions like his ELON token recommendations, which led to a 70% price drop after he sold off.
