Early investors in the popular memecoin PEPE are cashing out, after a four-month lull, sparking renewed interest and speculation in the volatile crypto market.

A large-scale transfer of 451.1 billion PEPE tokens, worth nearly $4.24 million, marks a remarkable 5070x profit for the anonymous whale who made an early bet on the frog-themed token.

Data analysis revealed the early investor’s journey with PEPE. Just three days after the token’s launch, the anonymous entity purchased a whopping 223.6 trillion tokens for a mere 1.86 ETH, equivalent to $3,889 at the time. This purchase was made at an average price of only $0.000000001739 per token, a figure that seems incredibly low given the token’s subsequent price surge.

After the initial purchase, the investor strategically distributed the tokens across three different addresses. However, the recent transfer of 451.1 billion tokens to a new address resulted in a windfall, marking a staggering increase of over 5070 times their initial investment.

This move has reignited market interest in the PEPE token, which had been relatively quiet in recent months. The investor’s decision to liquidate a significant portion of their holdings has sparked speculation about the token’s future price trajectory. Some analysts believe that this massive sell-off could trigger a price correction, while others argue that the market may have already absorbed the selling pressure.

Previously, market analysts observed a notable uptick in PEPE’s network growth, often indicating a rise in the number of new addresses being created. While this suggested growing interest and potential bullish sentiment for PEPE, experts cautioned that it was likely driven by Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) due to the anticipation of a breakout.

Additionally, on-chain data provider Whale Alert highlighted substantial whale activity in the PEPE market. Whales/large investors were seen accumulating millions of dollars worth of PEPE tokens.

As the crypto market remains highly volatile, investors are closely monitoring PEPE’s price movements. The early investor’s unprecedented profit serves as a stark reminder of the potential rewards and risks associated with investing in meme coins.