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LIBRA Token Crashes 85% After Milei’s Promotion – $20M Insider Profits Exposed

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Debashree Patra

Argentine President Javier Milei promoted the LIBRA token, saying it would help small businesses. But instead of excitement, his post on X raised concerns, with many suspecting a potential scam. Facing backlash, Milei quickly deleted the post, insisting he had no financial ties to the project.

Milei has been pushing economic reforms, but foreign investors remain cautious. While inflation is easing and new policies are in place, businesses continue to leave. The country also faces U.S. trade tariffs and struggles in key industries, making a full recovery uncertain.

From a $4.5 Billion Hype to Sudden Collapse

At first, LIBRA seemed like a success, reaching a $4.5 billion valuation within hours. But the excitement didn’t last. Reports surfaced that developers withdrew $87 million in USDC and SOL from the project, causing the token’s price to plunge 85%. Investors panicked, and those who bought in early saw average losses of over 56% on their initial investment.

Insider Trading Suspicions

Blockchain analysts soon detected unusual activity. On-chain expert EmberCN found that certain wallets had withdrawn funds from exchanges before Milei’s post, then bought LIBRA immediately after and sold once the price spiked. These insiders reportedly made around $20 million in profit.

Adding to the concern, about 82% of LIBRA’s supply is controlled by a few connected wallets. This concentration gives a small group significant control over the token’s price, raising fears of manipulation.

Calls for Accountability

Amid the controversy, Justin Sun voiced respect for Milei but urged him to take responsibility for the LIBRA issue. He called for those involved to return the stolen funds and face legal action, emphasizing the need to protect investors.

Meanwhile, some X users weren’t surprised, seeing this as another case of powerful figures executing a well-planned financial scheme.

Who’s Backing LIBRA?

LIBRA is connected to KIP Network Inc., the company behind the KIP Protocol, a Web3 project backed by Animoca Ventures. KIP Network has been involved in Argentina’s crypto space and even worked with the Buenos Aires government. However, their role in the LIBRA sell-off is unclear, leaving many investors feeling uneasy.

Coinbase’s head of product, Conor Grogan, commented on the situation. He said that major token launches like this are usually planned long before they go public. His comment suggests that LIBRA may have been designed to grab quick cash from the start.

Another Government-Backed Token Failure?

LIBRA’s collapse is similar to the Central African Republic’s CAR token. That project also made big promises, briefly reaching a $1 billion market cap before crashing below $20 million. Both cases serve as warnings that a government connection doesn’t guarantee a crypto token is a safe investment.

Once again, the crypto world proves that when it comes to high-risk tokens, even a government connection doesn’t guarantee stability.

Debashree Patra

Fun-loving and cheerful, a passionate blockchain and crypto writer who knows no boundary…connect if you share the same passion. With 10+ years of writing experience, I am a Crypto Journalist by chance, exploring, and learning all the dynamics of the sci-fi action-filled crypto world. Currently, focusing on cryptocurrency news and price data. With a passion for research and challenging my capabilities, I am slowly getting into the crypto arena to bring new insights every day.

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