A true Christmas miracle has unfolded in the crypto community, showcasing the remarkable spirit of generosity and resilience.
Recent updates reveal that the MIRA token skyrocketed to an astonishing $80 million market cap in just five hours, ignited by the touching story of Mira Chen. Mira, a brave four-year-old, has been fighting against a rare brain tumor known as Adamantinomatous Craniopharyngioma since her diagnosis just before her second birthday.
Mira’s father, Siqi Chen, CEO and co-founder of Runway, shared the emotional journey of his daughter, capturing the attention and hearts of crypto enthusiasts. Inspired by this young warrior, a compassionate crypto trader launched the MIRA token, which quickly became a rallying point for community support.
As the community embraced Mira’s plight, donations began flowing into Siqi’s Solana and Bitcoin addresses. To further the cause, Siqi disclosed that he received half of the total MIRA token supply from a “random” crypto trader shortly after its creation. The burgeoning token quickly appreciated in value, reaching approximately $400,000, leaving Siqi in a dilemma about how to responsibly manage the unexpected wealth.
Determined to help, he decided to sell 10% of his holdings, which amounted to around 5% of the total token supply, generating roughly $49,200. Siqi pledged this amount to the Hankinson Lab at the University of Colorado, the sole North American facility dedicated to researching this specific type of brain tumor, led by Dr. Todd Hankinson.
The community remained engaged, and following a poll, Siqi committed to liquidating an additional 10% of his holdings for the same noble cause. The overwhelming support from the community drove Siqi to announce, “This poll won, so I am liquidating 50m. I will take no further action for the next 24 hours so what happens happens.” He noted that December 25 was the “craziest day” of his life.
As discussions continued, Siqi contemplated a cautious strategy of selling a small percentage daily to avoid drastic price drops, a plan that many community members supported.
As of the latest updates, the MIRA token was trading at around $0.048, showcasing how the crypto space can unite for a greater cause, transcending the realm of mere investment and embracing genuine empathy and support.
