HULK, the Solana meme coin created by WWE legend Hulk Hogan, took a major financial hit on Thursday, June 6. The market capitalization of the coin fell from $17 million to just $11,000 in a matter of hours.
Read CRYPTONEWSLAND onAfter Hulk Hogan deleted all promotional content for the Solana meme coin from his social media accounts, the price declined drastically. HULK investors were caught off guard by Hogan’s unexpected takedown of these posts which led to price drop of the coin.
HULK holders were left confused when Hogan quickly denied authorizing the deleted posts. There were inconsistencies in Hogan’s social media activity, which crypto users were quick to notice.
Further investigation showed that, in contrast to other celebrities’ constant promotion of their coins, Hogan and his brand manager never backed HULK on other platforms, like Instagram.
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has spoken out against celebrity endorsements in the cryptocurrency industry, arguing that many of these ventures merely intend to make money and have no real impact.
Several influencers have been sanctioned by regulatory authorities for engaging in fraudulent cryptocurrency promotions. This raises suspicions about celebrities venturing into the cryptocurrency space without having any actual knowledge in the field.
The creator of Solana, Raj Gokal, has spoken out in favor of meme coins, saying that individuals should be free to enjoy themselves. The rise in meme coins endorsed by celebrities, however, raises questions about regulatory oversight and market stability.
Hulk Hogan’s meme coin’s abrupt collapse highlights the dangers of cryptocurrency projects supported by celebrities. Celebrities seem to be entering the cryptocurrency space more for financial gain than for having an actual understanding of the technology. This trend has the potential to further harm the crypto market’s reputation and draw increased regulatory scrutiny.
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