ApeCoin (APE) surged over 80% to approximately $0.18 on Friday, following the appointment of Michael Figge as CEO of Yuga Labs, the company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club. The price breakout from a long-standing range around $0.10 coincided with speculation of insider trading, as a newly created wallet executed a leveraged long position on 9.19 million APE, resulting in a $713,000 unrealized gain. The leadership change at Yuga Labs, with co-founder Greg Solano moving to chairman, has sparked optimism in the community. Billionaire BAYC collector Adam Weitsman expressed confidence in the new leadership, praising Figge's strategic vision. Meanwhile, Lookonchain reported that an anonymous trader capitalized on the rally by selling 75 ether to fund a $1.03 million APE position, fueling speculation of informed trading. APE's recent surge leaves it still significantly below its 2022 peak, with its future performance hinging on Figge's execution of the company's roadmap and broader NFT market trends.