This crypto trader just lost $100M, but he’s still not done
James Wynn’s $100-million Bitcoin liquidation shocked the crypto world. The way he used leverage is astounding, though his later losses also exposed associated market risks.
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James Wynn’s $100-million Bitcoin liquidation shocked the crypto world. The way he used leverage is astounding, though his later losses also exposed associated market risks.
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