PANews, May 20: According to Lookonchain, a trader paid 536.88 BNB (approximately $343,000) in priority fees to the BNB Chain upon the launch of the ZEST token to secure front-running execution. The address additionally invested 600,000 USDT to purchase 18.3 million ZEST tokens in the opening block, for a total cost of approximately $943,000. The trader then sold all 18.3 million ZEST tokens, cashing out approximately $1.22 million, resulting in a net profit of about $277,000 from this front-running trade after deducting costs.
Trader Earns $277,000 from Front-Running the ZEST Token Launch on BNB Chain
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A trader earned $277,000 by front-running the ZEST token launch announcement on BNB Chain. The address paid 536.88 BNB (approximately $343,000) in bribes and spent 600,000 USDT to purchase 18.3 million ZEST at the opening block, bringing total costs to around $943,000. The trader sold all tokens for $1.22 million. This case is highlighted on-chain as a notable example of aggressive market entry.
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