In a surprising twist, Jimmy Donaldson—widely known as MrBeast and celebrated for his viral challenges and generous giveaways—is facing serious allegations related to cryptocurrency. Accusations have surfaced claiming MrBeast used his influence to profit from low-cap crypto tokens, allegedly netting around $23 million through a "pump-and-dump" scheme. This news has left fans and crypto investors stunned.
What’s MrBeast Accused Of?
According to blockchain analysis group OnchainLens, MrBeast reportedly invested in small, low-cap tokens and promoted them, creating hype. Afterward, he allegedly sold his holdings at inflated prices, causing the value to plummet and leaving regular investors with losses. MrBeast is said to have conducted these trades through more than 50 wallets, securing significant profits from his token sales.
In a pump-and-dump scheme, early investors boost a token's value to attract buyers, only for the price to crash once those investors exit—leaving others to absorb the losses.
Examples of the Alleged Trades:
Polkamon (PMON): MrBeast allegedly invested $25,000 and cashed out $1.3 million before the token’s price dropped.
SUPER Token: In another transaction, he reportedly bought one million SUPER tokens for $100,000, selling at the peak for over $9 million. The token's value then dropped sharply, leaving other investors with substantial losses.
Crypto investigator ZachXBT had raised concerns over these trades months ago, noting unusual patterns in MrBeast's transactions.
Where’s the Proof?
Directly linking MrBeast to these trades is complex. Blockchain tracking firm Arkham Intelligence identified a main wallet believed to belong to him, though this doesn’t confirm that he personally executed the trades. Coinbase’s Conor Grogan also reviewed transactions associated with the wallet, finding irregularities but stopping short of implicating MrBeast directly.
The evidence remains inconclusive, sparking mixed reactions. Some investors see this as a cautionary tale against blindly following influencers, while others argue that there isn’t concrete proof of MrBeast's involvement in any scheme.
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