Bitcoin Updates: BTC Whale's Bold Short Position—$1 Million at Stake as Collateral, Facing Potential $4 Million Loss
- The "100% Win Rate Whale" added $1M in USDC to its BTC short, raising the liquidation price to $118,409 amid a $4.07M unrealized loss. - A separate whale (0x960) opened $37M in BTC/ETH long positions, highlighting market divergence as others bet on recovery. - Analysts note Trump's trade policies and macro factors will drive BTC's next move, with the $118,409 level critical for the whale's position.
Whale with Perfect Track Record Adds $1M in Collateral to
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This whale's approach highlights a growing split in market outlook. While some market participants are heavily shorting BTC, others are positioning for a rebound. For example, another whale (0x960) has opened leveraged long trades in BTC and
BTC's price continues to consolidate, moving between $108,000 and $114,000. On-chain experts suggest that the next significant move will depend on macroeconomic events, such as Trump's trade policies with China and broader shifts in risk appetite. "The $118,409 liquidation level for the 100% Win Rate Whale is a key point to monitor," commented on-chain analyst Ai Yi. "Should BTC surpass this, the position could be forced to liquidate."
Beyond the short trades, the crypto sector is seeing a wave of new activity. River's public sale of River Pts tokens, conducted via a Dutch auction, has attracted considerable interest, with the token's value jumping 40 times since its launch (as noted by Lookonchain). Additionally, Farcaster's Warplet NFTs, minted through Harmonybot on the Base chain, have triggered a 950% surge in the CHAOS token within just one day (Lookonchain).
Mt. Gox's deadline for creditor repayments under its rehabilitation plan has been pushed back by another year, potentially delaying payouts but possibly aiding the exchange's restructuring (Lookonchain). Meanwhile, Binance Alpha's recent XNAP airdrop has delivered about $39 in value per participant, further boosting retail involvement in DeFi rewards (Lookonchain).
The 100% Win Rate Whale's recent move illustrates the delicate balance between leverage and risk. By adding $1 million in collateral, the trader has prolonged the position's lifespan but still faces a potential $4.07 million loss if BTC climbs to $118,409. "This is a high-risk scenario," said an on-chain analyst from Arkham in
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