Haciyev Reşit 
The crypto market saw another example of the sudden price swings typical of memecoins. WhiteWhale (WHITEWHALE), a Solana (SOL)-based memecoin, grabbed investors’ attention after experiencing a sharp sell-off. Triggered by large whale sales, the token’s price plummeted by around 60%.
$1.3 Million Sale Triggers Crash
On-chain data indicates that the sharp drop in WhiteWhale was caused by a whale selling roughly $1.3 million worth of tokens. Following this sale, WhiteWhale’s market cap fell from approximately $50 million to $20 million in just five minutes. Although the token saw a partial recovery afterward, the 24-hour loss remained around 37%, causing panic among short-term investors.
Following the sudden crash, discussions of potential rug pulls spread across social media, particularly on X. Large, high-volume sales within a short period fueled suspicions that the price drop might have been orchestrated. However, memecoins are inherently highly volatile, making them especially sensitive to whale activity and speculative behavior.
Official Statement from WhiteWhale
In response, WhiteWhale’s team issued an official statement on their X account, clarifying that the sell-off did not come from the project treasury or team but was the result of an unexpected “liquidity event.” The team emphasized that no organized dump occurred from within the project.
The statement also noted that no project wallets sold during the price drop; in fact, buyback operations were conducted when the price fell sharply. The team reaffirmed their commitment to the project’s long-term vision, stating that they remain on track with their roadmap and are taking steps to maintain community trust.
Experts Warn: Memecoins Are High-Risk
Following the event, BlockBeats issued a warning to investors:
“Trading memecoins is highly volatile. These assets are usually driven by market sentiment and hype, and often lack real use cases or fundamental value. Investors should exercise extreme caution.”
Experts also emphasized that sudden price crashes are always possible in memecoin projects with heavy whale activity. While WhiteWhale’s team statements helped reduce some uncertainty, rebuilding investor confidence may take time. Analysts advise investors in such projects to prioritize risk management and prepare for sudden price swings.
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