| Behind the $17M Single-Coin Profit: 15+ Hours of Daily 「Desk Work & Research」 and a Trading Philosophy Rooted in Poker |
Interviewee: CryptoD, Trader with $17M Profit
Interviewer/Writer: Alex Liu, Foresight News
Donald Trump’s official meme coin, TRUMP, has unleashed a tidal wave of buzz, traffic, and wealth effects in Web3. Within days, jaw-dropping profit screenshots flooded crypto communities, leaving countless FOMO-driven bystanders in awe. While the past cannot be undone, future opportunities remain. Foresight News invited CryptoD, who netted over $17 million from this frenzy, to share his story and GMGN strategies, equipping readers to seize the next alpha (high-potential meme coin)!
Foresight News: Thank you for the interview! Please briefly introduce your background: When did you enter crypto? How did you earn your first fortune? Any notable past achievements?
CryptoD: Hi, I’m CryptoD. I joined the crypto space in 2016 during college when BTC was around $300. A friend introduced me to cryptocurrencies, and though clueless at the time, I bought a few BTC. I sold after prices doubled, not realizing this was just the prologue.
After graduating and completing military service, I sensed blockchain would be a decade-defining opportunity. I dove into Web3, working roles like exchange MKT, VC researcher, VC trader, and exchange BD. By late 2023, I quit to focus on my community, 1000X GEM.
My first windfall came during the last bull run via secondary markets, peaking at millions. But the bear market erased most gains, teaching me hard lessons about asset allocation and risk management.
Early community growth was slow until the 「Hippo War」 catapulted visibility. I shilled Moodeng from $2M to $700M MC, marking my first million-dollar memecoin profit. Since then, my community and I have consistently identified gems near bottoms—like $Arc, $Swarms, $Yne, $Buzz, $Agixt, $Rif, $Uro. Starting with 1 SOL in late 2023, I grew assets to $3.1M in a year. Then came TRUMP: $17M in single-coin profit.
Foresight News: Your $17M TRUMP trade screenshot went viral. Walk us through your decision-making process.
CryptoD: I spend 15+ hours daily on GMGN for on-chain research. When TRUMP launched, I was online. Community members flagged it, and my tracked wallets showed 「smart money」 buying in.
A member posted about TRUMP at ~$250M MC. Trump had announced it on TruthSocial, with the contract address (CA) hidden on his official site. My first thought: 「Scam or hack?」 But GMGN showed trusted addresses accumulating TRUMP.
Moonshot (a compliant platform allowing U.S. credit card purchases) listed TRUMP immediately—unheard of for scams. That sealed my conviction. I dumped my entire $450K on-chain liquidity into TRUMP via GMGN’s seamless bot. No CEX top-ups—$450K was my max risk tolerance. TRUMP then surged from $200M to $70B MC, netting me $17M.
Foresight News: You often share GMGN screenshots. Do you use their Web3 wallet or TG bot? Tips for spotting the next gem?
CryptoD: GMGN stands out for accurate data, cost-basis tracking, and PNL clarity—critical for post-trade analysis. I use its Telegram-linked web version; its charts are unmatched. Features like address monitoring and rat-wallet（insiders） detection are gold for memecoin traders.
For newcomers: Use GMGN to track 「smart money」 addresses. Categorize them (KOLs, insider wallets, PVP players) and let them scan chains for you. Even without chain-reading skills, their buys signal candidates. Then, vet narratives yourself. This minimizes errors.
Foresight News: Which GMGN features are most critical? Any other tools?
CryptoD: GMGN covers everything: address monitoring, chain-scanning, insiders detection, Twitter history checks, contract lookups, and fast execution. Its analytics make most projects transparent. Global nodes and proprietary trading infrastructure ensure speed during hyped launches.
Foresight News: You’ve mentioned grinding 15+ hours daily since 2022. How does 「desk work」 sharpen your edge?
CryptoD: Memecoin trading is like poker: Fold bad hands, control entry rates. 「Grinding」 isn’t glamorous—it’s sifting through 100s of new coins daily. GMGN automates heavy lifting. For example, when a coin launches, I instantly check its Twitter, site, and contract chatter via GMGN. Seconds later, I decide.
Address alerts also flag projects when tracked wallets buy. But final calls hinge on narrative judgment—honed through experience. Patience and strategy (waiting for strong hands) are key to long-term wins.
Foresight News: Thoughts on Solana’s 「PVP-Soldier/General/Marshal」 PVP culture?
CryptoD: (Laughs) I learned this later. Solana’s meme scene is hyper-competitive vs. ETH’s diamond-handed builders. But titles like 「PVP General」 aren’t derogatory—they mark survival and profit in a brutal arena. It demands superior narrative sense, capital allocation, and timing.
Foresight News: Advice for Solana 「gem hunters」?
CryptoD: First, join a learning community—immersion accelerates growth. Use GMGN: Track smart money, study their niches (no blind copying!). Avoid averaging down; 99% of Solana coins are one-pump wonders. Start with 「double-your-money」 exits via GMGN’s limit orders.
Memecoins mirror poker: Manage exploitation risks via GTO-like strategies. Diversify, avoid FOMO-driven all-ins, and accept that some bets fail. Control your positions—God won’t save reckless degens. My community has members turning 0.1 SOL into 100s. Stay disciplined, and you can too.