Fans React as Hawk Tuah Girl Makes a Surprising Return After Controversial Cryptocurrency Launch
Fans are buzzing with reactions following the unexpected return of Haliey Welch, known as the Hawk Tuah girl, months after leaving many of her supporters in distress after investing their life savings in her cryptocurrency. The 22-year-old gained notoriety for her NSFW ‘Hawk Tuah’ clip and subsequently built a significant online presence, featuring popular social media accounts, a podcast produced by Jake Paul’s Betr media company, and even launching a clothing line.
However, Welch’s entrepreneurial journey faced a significant setback in December when she introduced the $HAWK memecoin. This digital currency reportedly did not secure registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and initially boasted a staggering market capitalization of $490 million shortly after its release, according to Crypto Times. Unfortunately, the coin’s value plummeted dramatically within hours, with Bloomberg Law reporting that it lost over 90% of its worth, leading some investors to claim they had lost their life savings in the process.
One distraught fan expressed their frustration, stating, “I am a huge fan of Hawk Tuah, but you took my life savings. I purchased your coin $Hawk that you were so excited about with my life savings and children’s college education fund as well.” Following these claims, Welch faced accusations of misleading her fans and betraying their trust. As the backlash intensified, her social media platforms fell silent, except for a now-deleted statement posted on X in December. In it, she claimed, “I take this situation extremely seriously and want to address my fans, the investors who have been affected, and the broader community. I am fully cooperating with and am committed to assisting the legal team representing the individuals impacted, as well as to help uncover the truth, hold the responsible parties accountable, and resolve this matter.”
Welch’s absence from the public eye spurred various rumors, which she later addressed. On March 25, she shared a video on her Instagram with the caption: “What’d I miss?” In the clip, Welch humorously depicts herself waking up from a dream, where a voiceover announces her supposed death. After returning to “sleep,” she tackles speculation regarding her pregnancy, showcasing a faux baby bump while playfully rinsing a baby’s sippy cup. The video also features a clip of Joe Rogan questioning her status, asking, “What’s going on with that ‘Hawk Tuah’ chick? She going to jail?”
Fans flooded the comments section to express their thoughts on her return. One user remarked, “This might be the most important day in online history.” Another chimed in with, “Return of the Queen.” One comment noted, “Not the comeback we wanted but the comeback we needed,” while another fan expressed their happiness at her return, stating: “Good news! Glad you’re back. You’re entertaining, uplifting, and just plain ol’ fun to watch! I’m happy that we get to see your journey continue.”
Welch, who is not a named defendant in the lawsuit filed last year, initially announced her cryptocurrency on social media and promoted it through her podcast to boost its appeal. Upon its launch on December 4, the digital coin was immediately tradable, but within hours, its market value fell below $100 million, allegedly resulting in a combined loss of over $151,000 for investors, according to Bloomberg Law.
Reports indicate that OverHere Ltd. and its founder Clinton So sought legal advice to establish the Tuah The Moon Foundation, which was allegedly utilized to sell 17% of the HAWK tokens to a select group. However, the lawsuit claims that the defendants continued to market the remaining coins without adequately restricting purchasers outside the U.S., suggesting that the project aimed to exploit the American market. Investors are suing the Tuah The Moon Foundation, So, and social media influencer Alex Larson Schultz, claiming they are liable for selling unregistered securities. UNILAD has reached out to Haliey Welch for additional comments regarding the situation.
