In October 1, 2025, BNB Chain’s official X account was hacked, leading to the creation of a joke token called “4” on the chain. The token gained traction after Binance’s co-founder CZ mentioned the incident on social media, turning it into a live market signal with one early buyer seeing a $3,000 investment grow to $2 million within hours.

The wallet with the headline-grabbing $3,000 investment in the “4” token took advantage of the thin liquidity pool, allowing the stake to skyrocket to roughly $2 million. Despite the unrealized profit shown on screen, the wallet kept over 98% of its portfolio in the token, leaving it exposed to market fluctuations.

As more traders jumped on the bandwagon, the feedback loop magnified the token’s value, pushing it to become the most accumulated BNB Chain token within 24 hours. The wallet’s outcome depended on holding onto the investment early on and resisting the temptation to cash out immediately.

The surge in the “4” token price highlighted the importance of vigilance in a volatile market. Traders should verify contract authenticity, script an exit strategy in advance, and approach screenshots of profit with caution until orders are filled. The narrow exit door serves as a reminder that posts create flow, not lasting value in the market.

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