markets··1 min read
GTA 6 Leaker Sells Memecoin Before Rockstar Gameplay Reveal
Creator of a GTA 6-themed memecoin sold their entire stack hours before Rockstar's official gameplay reveal.
The creator of a memecoin tied to the recent Grand Theft Auto VI footage leak sold their full holdings just before Rockstar Games unveiled the first official gameplay trailer, according to CoinDesk.
The token reportedly reached a market capitalization of $25 million after nine days of leaked GTA 6 footage circulated online. The sale took place hours before Rockstar's official reveal.
Key Details
- Token hit a $25 million market cap on the back of leaked gameplay footage.
- The creator sold their entire stack ahead of the official reveal.
- Rockstar's first official GTA 6 gameplay trailer had been highly anticipated.
The incident highlights how video game leaks can fuel speculative crypto trading. Memecoins tied to pop culture events often see sharp price swings and rapid sell-offs.