U.S. SEC's New Rules Render Decision Dates "Moot": Which of the Five Major Candidates Will Pass the …
Following the U.S. SEC's approval of a universal listing standard for spot crypto ETFs, shifting its regulatory approach from "case-by-case approval" to "standardized efficiency," the original decision deadlines for numerous applications have effectively become moot. The new rules create a "fast track" for crypto asset ETFs meeting specific criteria, primarily targeting assets with CFTC-regulated futures contracts existing for over six months. The SEC has requested that ETF applicants for XRP...
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U.S. SEC's New Rules Render Decision Dates "Moot": Which of the Five Major Candidates Will Pass the …
Following the U.S. SEC's approval of a universal listing standard for spot crypto ETFs, shifting its regulatory approach from "case-by-case approval" to "standardized efficiency," the original decision deadlines for numerous applications have effectively become moot. The new rules create a "fast track" for crypto asset ETFs meeting specific criteria, primarily targeting assets with CFTC-regulated futures contracts existing for over six months. The SEC has requested that ETF applicants for XRP...
The Undercurrent of "Vintage" Effects: Crypto Funds Face a Quiet Before Dawn
The "Everything Bubble" Legacy The 2021–2022 frenzy, fueled by DeFi, NFTs, and play-to-earn mania, was amplified by COVID-era quantitative easing and zero interest rates. Dubbed the "Everything Bubble," this era flooded markets with liquidity, pushing speculative capital into crypto. VCs, flush with cash, prioritized hype over fundamentals, betting heavily on inflated valuations. Token Vesting Mechanisms: A Double Bind Modeled after traditional equity vesting, token lockups aim to stabilize e...
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"I started trading futures in March. Before that, I’d never touched derivatives—hell, I’d never seriously traded anything. I was just a Meme coin guy."
"In one month, I turned $3 million into $100 million… then lost it all on Hyperliquid in a week."
"I was just doing my thing, but people noticed. My account blew up—hundreds of thousands of followers, all because everything’s on-chain and trackable."
"With all that attention, things spiraled. I was basically gambling, trying to claw back losses while avoiding looking like an idiot who squandered $100M. Got greedy. Stopped seeing the numbers as real."
On June 6, James Wynn changed his profile picture to a McDonald’s-themed Wojak—the crypto equivalent of waving a white flag. Translation: "I lost. Time to rejoin the wage-slave army." By this point, Wynn had burned through over $20 million of his own capital.
The self-proclaimed "degenerate gambler" James Wynn chronicled every futures trade on Hyperliquid (HLP), turning his public wallet into a live-streamed tragedy.
May 30: The $96M Crash and Philosopher’s Copium
After losing $96 million in a week (total net loss: $14.03M), Wynn entered "post-nut clarity" mode, tweeting:
"Being a futures degen is hilarious. Zero regrets. Turning $4M to $100M then back to $13M? Peak adrenaline. Most couldn’t stomach this—no capital, no balls to risk it publicly. Next time, I’m aiming for $1B. I’ll be back."
Crypto KOL Scooter (of Libra leak fame) clapped back:
"Wynn’s the poster child for why scammers/ruggers end up broke. Never learned the value of earning honestly or the grind. Easy come, easy go."
Trader Eugene Ng Ah Sio echoed this in his TG channel: "Leverage giveth, leverage taketh away."
May 31: The $3.25M Re-Up and God Complex
Wynn pooled $3.25M across wallets to long BTC and PEPE. After repeated liquidations, his real position value (not notional) dwindled to $800K. Unfazed, he declared:
"I’ll rebound. Money’s a mindset. I’m still richer than 99.9% of Crypto Twitter. This is a calculated bet for billions. My passive income eclipses your annual salary."
Later, he added:
"$100M isn’t life-changing money. For mental prisoners, maybe. To free spirits? Pocket change. Pathetic how many die without seeing that number. Free will > peasant mentality."
June 1: Zero Positions, $17.72M Down, and War Drums
Wynn vowed a comeback:
"You ‘I’d cash out at $100M’ hypocrites—why exit? All or nothing."
Then, pivoting to conspiracy:
"CEXs are banning me for fighting corruption and decentralization. My funds are clean. If this continues, I’ll team with Moonpig to build an anti-censorship platform. Lawyers ready."
June 2: The 4-Hour Retirement
After announcing a trading hiatus, Wynn reversed course within hours, posting a BTC long screenshot and tagging Wintermute:
"I’m back."
The position soon bled $1.35M. Paranoid, he ranted:
"Buy BTC to fight manipulation! My longs get instantly sniped. Is it Hyperliquid exposure? Whale games? Help me battle them—send USDC to [address]. If I win, you get 1:1 returns."
The plea raised $39,345.11 USDC, which he used to lower his liquidation price. Arthur Hayes quipped:
"This might be crypto’s greatest exchange marketing stunt. HYPE wins. Also, bet he’s hedging anonymously to farm Hyperliquid’s next airdrop."
June 3: Deus Ex Machina (Briefly)
After BTC rebounded, saving his $100M notional long (now +$400K), Wynn deleted the "beg tweet." At one point, he was $20 from liquidation.
But luck expired overnight when a Trump-Musk feud tanked markets. Wynn’s stack evaporated—again.
Who Really Won?
While Wynn cycled between riches and rags, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token soared to ATHs. Wintermute’s founder wishful_cynic conceded:
"‘Wynn’ is a masterclass in HL marketing. Brilliant execution. His tweets? Chef’s kiss."
Notably, Wynn name-dropped Hyperliquid every third tweet, weaving narratives of decentralization, anti-corruption, and unverified CEX "account bans."
Even in defeat, Wynn plugged Hyperliquid:
"If you’re gonna gamble like an idiot, use my link (saves fees) and tag ‘WYNN’."
The Black Box
Questions linger: Did Wynn hedge via anonymous wallets? Is he secretly compensated by Hyperliquid? The transparency crusader’s opacity is poetic.
In the end, the house always wins—especially when the house is a futures platform.
"I started trading futures in March. Before that, I’d never touched derivatives—hell, I’d never seriously traded anything. I was just a Meme coin guy."
"In one month, I turned $3 million into $100 million… then lost it all on Hyperliquid in a week."
"I was just doing my thing, but people noticed. My account blew up—hundreds of thousands of followers, all because everything’s on-chain and trackable."
"With all that attention, things spiraled. I was basically gambling, trying to claw back losses while avoiding looking like an idiot who squandered $100M. Got greedy. Stopped seeing the numbers as real."
On June 6, James Wynn changed his profile picture to a McDonald’s-themed Wojak—the crypto equivalent of waving a white flag. Translation: "I lost. Time to rejoin the wage-slave army." By this point, Wynn had burned through over $20 million of his own capital.
The self-proclaimed "degenerate gambler" James Wynn chronicled every futures trade on Hyperliquid (HLP), turning his public wallet into a live-streamed tragedy.
May 30: The $96M Crash and Philosopher’s Copium
After losing $96 million in a week (total net loss: $14.03M), Wynn entered "post-nut clarity" mode, tweeting:
"Being a futures degen is hilarious. Zero regrets. Turning $4M to $100M then back to $13M? Peak adrenaline. Most couldn’t stomach this—no capital, no balls to risk it publicly. Next time, I’m aiming for $1B. I’ll be back."
Crypto KOL Scooter (of Libra leak fame) clapped back:
"Wynn’s the poster child for why scammers/ruggers end up broke. Never learned the value of earning honestly or the grind. Easy come, easy go."
Trader Eugene Ng Ah Sio echoed this in his TG channel: "Leverage giveth, leverage taketh away."
May 31: The $3.25M Re-Up and God Complex
Wynn pooled $3.25M across wallets to long BTC and PEPE. After repeated liquidations, his real position value (not notional) dwindled to $800K. Unfazed, he declared:
"I’ll rebound. Money’s a mindset. I’m still richer than 99.9% of Crypto Twitter. This is a calculated bet for billions. My passive income eclipses your annual salary."
Later, he added:
"$100M isn’t life-changing money. For mental prisoners, maybe. To free spirits? Pocket change. Pathetic how many die without seeing that number. Free will > peasant mentality."
June 1: Zero Positions, $17.72M Down, and War Drums
Wynn vowed a comeback:
"You ‘I’d cash out at $100M’ hypocrites—why exit? All or nothing."
Then, pivoting to conspiracy:
"CEXs are banning me for fighting corruption and decentralization. My funds are clean. If this continues, I’ll team with Moonpig to build an anti-censorship platform. Lawyers ready."
June 2: The 4-Hour Retirement
After announcing a trading hiatus, Wynn reversed course within hours, posting a BTC long screenshot and tagging Wintermute:
"I’m back."
The position soon bled $1.35M. Paranoid, he ranted:
"Buy BTC to fight manipulation! My longs get instantly sniped. Is it Hyperliquid exposure? Whale games? Help me battle them—send USDC to [address]. If I win, you get 1:1 returns."
The plea raised $39,345.11 USDC, which he used to lower his liquidation price. Arthur Hayes quipped:
"This might be crypto’s greatest exchange marketing stunt. HYPE wins. Also, bet he’s hedging anonymously to farm Hyperliquid’s next airdrop."
June 3: Deus Ex Machina (Briefly)
After BTC rebounded, saving his $100M notional long (now +$400K), Wynn deleted the "beg tweet." At one point, he was $20 from liquidation.
But luck expired overnight when a Trump-Musk feud tanked markets. Wynn’s stack evaporated—again.
Who Really Won?
While Wynn cycled between riches and rags, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token soared to ATHs. Wintermute’s founder wishful_cynic conceded:
"‘Wynn’ is a masterclass in HL marketing. Brilliant execution. His tweets? Chef’s kiss."
Notably, Wynn name-dropped Hyperliquid every third tweet, weaving narratives of decentralization, anti-corruption, and unverified CEX "account bans."
Even in defeat, Wynn plugged Hyperliquid:
"If you’re gonna gamble like an idiot, use my link (saves fees) and tag ‘WYNN’."
The Black Box
Questions linger: Did Wynn hedge via anonymous wallets? Is he secretly compensated by Hyperliquid? The transparency crusader’s opacity is poetic.
In the end, the house always wins—especially when the house is a futures platform.
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