The online buzz surrounding ‘HALIEY Welch missing’ grew as many started to speculate about the whereabouts of the internet star. However, it’s important to note that there was no evidence to suggest that she was truly missing. The frenzy was sparked by her sudden absence from social media after the incident involving the memecoin $HAWK.
Despite the rumors and concerns raised by fans, it was later clarified that Haliey Welch had not disappeared but had simply taken a break from the public eye. Her temporary retreat was linked to the fallout from the dramatic decline of $HAWK, the memecoin she had been associated with.
Where is Haliey Welch?
Haliey Welch gained popularity online for her “Hawk Tuah” catchphrase, which further contributed to the widespread interest in her sudden absence. The incident served as a reminder of how quickly misinformation can spread on the internet and the importance of verifying news before jumping to conclusions.
It collapsed from almost $500 million to below $60 million shortly after its launch on December 4, 2024, wiping out the investments of a large number of Haliey’s fans.
It has been described by critics as a “one-day pump and dump”.
The last episode of her popular podcast “Talk Tuah” aired on December 3, after which Haliey went completely silent for more than two weeks.
Her sudden ‘disappearance’ left millions of fans puzzled and concerned, especially given the timing of her vanishing act.
Rise to fame
Haliey’s meteoric rise to fame began with a viral video featuring her “Hawk Tuah” catchphrase.
Capitalizing on her newfound popularity, she quickly expanded her brand, launching merchandise and a weekly podcast that topped Spotify charts.
Her success seemed unstoppable until the launch of her own cryptocurrency, the $HAWK memecoin, on December 4.
Memecoin launch & collapse
Initially, the $HAWK coin appeared to be another triumph for Haliey, with its value skyrocketing and reaching a market cap of hundreds of millions of dollars within minutes of its launch.
However, this success was short-lived — the coin’s value plummeted just as quickly as it had risen, wiping out the investments of numerous fans who had bought into the hype.
This led to speculation that insiders had dumped their tokens, profiting from the crash while leaving regular investors to bear the losses.
Haliey’s ‘final appearance’
Haliey’s attempt to address the controversy only deepened the mystery surrounding her subsequent ‘disappearance’ from the spotlight.
On December 5, the day after her coin crashed, during a live audio stream on X/Twitter with her $HAWK partners at OverHere, who helped Haliey launch the memecoin, she made the briefest of appearances.
She interrupted the conversation, saying: “Hey guys! I hate to interrupt you, Nick, but hello there.
“Anywho, I’m gonna go to bed and I’ll see you guys tomorrow.”
I have no sympathy for people who trusted the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl for financial advice
online commenter
She then abruptly left and did not surfaced in the public eye until December 20, leading to the ‘missing’ hoax and jokes about her possible whereabouts.
Reaction
Haliey’s sudden exit from the public eye sparked a range of reactions online.
One commenter called it a “career-ending move.”
Others have taken a more lighthearted approach, jokingly referring to her as “Sleeping Beauty”.
But there seems to be online consensus over those foolhardy enough to invest in Haliey’s currency.
One joked: “I thought this BJ coin was certainly going to be the next global reserve currency.”
While another said: “I have no sympathy for people who trusted the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl for financial advice.”
And a third added: “She really screwed them hard!”
Legal implications
The aftermath of the $HAWK memecoin collapse has been chaotic.
Her crypto partners have made public statements attempting to shift blame onto Alex Larson Schultz, known as “Doc Hollywood”.
They allege that he was responsible for key decisions related to the coin, including token distribution and financial management.
Investors who lost money in the $HAWK collapse filed a lawsuit on December 7, accusing the creators of selling unregistered securities.
Haliey resurfaces
On December 20, 2024, Hailey came out of ‘hiding’ and addressed the $HAWK debacle.
She wrote on X/Twitter: 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.
“If you have experienced losses related to this, please contact Burwick Law using the link below: @BurwickLaw”
