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Ross Ulbricht Loses $12 Million in a Shocking Crypto Error

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  • Ross Ulbricht faced a $12 million loss due to a liquidity error.

  • The ROSS token price dropped significantly after this incident.

  • Traders must understand market dynamics to avoid costly mistakes.

İlayda Peker
İlayda Peker 4 months ago
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Ross Ulbricht, the notorious founder of Silk Road, recently made a costly mistake that led to a loss of $12 million in just a few seconds. While gains and losses are common in the industry, this incident surprised the crypto community due to its connection with a liquidity error on Raydium. Let’s delve into how this event unfolded.

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Ross Ulbricht Suffers $12 Million Loss While Providing Liquidity to RaydiumROSS Token Price Plummets by 90%MEV Bot Turns $556 from Ulbricht’s Mistake into $643,000

Ross Ulbricht Suffers $12 Million Loss While Providing Liquidity to Raydium

Convicted in 2015 for money laundering and drug trafficking, Ulbricht was pardoned by Donald Trump 11 years later. During this period, he received continuous support from the crypto community, which even created the ROSS cryptocurrency, distributing 50% of the token supply to him. This process contributed to the $12 million loss experienced by Ulbricht.

ROSS Token Price Plummets by 90%

According to Arkham Intelligence, while attempting to liquidate the tokens on January 29, Ulbricht or the wallet controller made two separate transactions. However, a critical error resulted in the creation of a Constant Product Market Maker (CPMM) pool instead of a Concentrated Liquidity Market Maker (CLMM).

As reported by Arkham Intelligence, this mistake caused the ROSS tokens to trade at disadvantageous prices.

This error led to the CPMM immediately offering ROSS tokens at unfavorable prices, resulting in Ulbricht losing $12 million and significantly impacting the token’s price.

MEV Bot Turns $556 from Ulbricht’s Mistake into $643,000

The first transaction from Ulbricht’s account became an opportunity for a Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) bot. The bot spent approximately $556 to purchase 398.6 million ROSS tokens, later selling them for 2,669 SOL, resulting in nearly $600,000 in profit.

This incident highlights the high-risk nature of crypto trading and the complexities involved that traders must consider. It is crucial for participants to possess adequate technical knowledge to avoid such mistakes.

Currently, the ROSS token trades at $0.0005209, experiencing a 55% decrease in the weekly chart. However, the trading volume has consistently increased, reaching $508.27 thousand, drawing the attention of traders.

Ulbricht’s loss of 40% of his ROSS token supply resulted in significant liquidity drain and continuous price decline. During this time, some traders capitalized on the situation to secure profits.

This incident illustrates how technical errors in crypto markets can lead to significant financial losses. It emphasizes the need for traders to remain vigilant and understand market dynamics thoroughly.

The importance of sound managerial decisions and effective technical equipment in the crypto world is underscored by the costs associated with such mistakes. The crypto community must adopt a more careful approach to prevent similar losses in the future.

In conclusion, Ross Ulbricht’s crypto liquidity error led to substantial financial losses. This event highlights that technical errors in crypto markets can have serious consequences. Traders must analyze the market well to avoid similar mistakes.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

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İlayda Peker 31 January, 2025 - 3:36 pm 31 January, 2025 - 3:36 pm
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