Yigit Taha OZTURK 
In crypto, glory comes fast—but so does downfall. James Wynn, once a rising name among high-risk traders, is now gone from both the market and social media, following a catastrophic collapse.
Final Message: “Broke” Before Vanishing From X
James Wynn, notorious for his massive Bitcoin leverage plays, has deactivated his X (formerly Twitter) account. The handle “JamesWynnReal” now displays “This account doesn’t exist.” Before going offline, his final bio update was a single word: “broke.”
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His known wallets now show a total of just $10,176—down from managing over $100 million in crypto assets. Data from Arkham Intelligence and Hypurrscan confirm this dramatic loss, signaling the end of a short yet explosive chapter in crypto speculation.
From Big Bets To Bigger Losses: Bitcoin Positions Wiped Out
In May 2025, James Wynn’s $100 million long position in Bitcoin was liquidated after the price dipped below $105,000, wiping out 949 BTC. He had admitted in a since-deleted post:
“I do not follow proper risk management, nor do I claim to be a professional. If anything, I claim to be lucky. I’m effectively gambling, and I stand to lose everything.”
Despite this, Wynn opened another $100 million bet days later. He claimed his trades were being deliberately liquidated and appealed for donations, receiving funds from at least 24 addresses. He liquidated 240 BTC—worth around $25 million at the time—in an effort to reduce his remaining position’s liquidation price. But it was not enough.
A Cautionary Tale For Crypto Traders
Long-term crypto investors now cite Wynn as a cautionary example. His downfall illustrates the brutal consequences of ignoring risk and chasing short-term gains with high leverage. For many, this saga underscores the importance of patience and strategy over gambling instincts in volatile markets like Bitcoin.
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