A crypto trader known as Remus (@remusofmars) has achieved one of 2025's most staggering returns, turning a $370 investment into a portfolio valued at over $1.2 million through the Solana-based memecoin WHITEWHALE. Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham detailed the trade on social media, tracking the wallet's journey from entry in early December 2025 to its current seven-figure status.
The initial $370 purchase secured Remus approximately 1.5% of WHITEWHALE's total supply. Within 24 hours, he sold a portion for $6,200, locking in an immediate 16x return. As the token's market capitalization surged, first past $100 million and eventually peaking at $150 million, Remus strategically cashed out a total of $220,000. His remaining holdings, still nearly $1 million worth of WHITEWHALE, constitute about 80% of his portfolio, with the rest held in USDC.
The meteoric rise of WHITEWHALE is intrinsically linked to a high-profile dispute involving the MEXC exchange. A prominent trader known as "The White Whale" had his account frozen over alleged bot-trading violations, leading to a public battle for the return of roughly $3 million in funds. After blockchain investigator ZachXBT backed the trader's claims, mounting public pressure forced MEXC to admit fault, restore account access, and release the frozen capital.
Capitalizing on the viral attention, "The White Whale" took control of the community-launched $WHITEWHALE token. He implemented trust-building measures such as locking liquidity and introducing holder incentives. This strategy, combined with tight supply control and strong community support, propelled WHITEWHALE to become one of Solana's top-performing meme tokens in late 2025. According to CoinGecko, the token was trading at $0.1399 with a 24-hour volume of $62.7 million at the time of reporting, down 8.12% on the day but still up 53.62% over the past week.
