A large cryptocurrency investor has taken notable short positions on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), totaling around $58 million, and has already documented over $1.15 million in unrealized profit. The move underlines increasing bearish sentiment among some high-value traders and investors amid ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market.
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Whale Opens High-Leverage Short Positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum
According to the data given by CoinMarketCap, at the time of writing, the coin is trading at $69,724.72 with a 2.6% decrease in rate. The daily trading volume of the token is around $45.73 billion, and the market cap of the coin has exceeded $1.39 trillion.
According to on-chain data, a wallet identified as “0x049b” opened 20x leveraged short positions on both BTC and ETH. The trader shorted almost 428.73 BTC, priced at around $29.6 million, and 13,852 ETH worth about $29.1 million.
The positions were executed within a short time frame, reflecting a high-conviction trade set at capitalizing on anticipated downward price action. The use of 20x leverage notably increases both potential gains and risks, making liquidation thresholds a critical factor in the trade’s outcome.
At the press time, Ethereum is trading at $2,116.40 with a 3.88% decrease in rate. The daily trading volume of the token is around $25.12 billion, and the market cap of the coin has exceeded $255.44 billion.
Positions Already in Profit
Within hours of opening the positions, the investor recorded more than $1.15 million in unrealized profit. The gains were driven by a decrease in both BTC and ETH prices after the entry point of the shorts.
Market data shows Bitcoin trading near $69,000 and Ethereum around $2,100 during this span, indicating a continuation of the latest bearish momentum. The rapid profitability highlights the benefit of timing in leveraged trading, particularly during volatile market conditions.
Despite the early gains, the positions carry considerable liquidation risk due to the high leverage employed. The estimated liquidation price for the token short is almost $72,409, while Ethereum’s liquidation level is near $2,226.
If prices rise above these zones, the positions could be forcefully closed, resulting in significant losses. This creates a narrow margin for error and highlights the high-risk nature of leveraged derivatives trading.
This article contains market analysis and price predictions. These are not guarantees. Crypto markets are volatile. Always DYOR. Not financial advice.
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