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Hyperliquid's Largest Bitcoin Short at $520 Million: Potential Market Shake-Up

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

6 hours ago


Hyperliquid has placed the largest Bitcoin short in its history, valued at $520 million, using 40x leverage. This move suggests bearish sentiment amidst market uncertainty.

Bet on Bitcoin Decline

The Hyperliquid 50x whale shorted 6,210 BTC, the largest position in its history. This trade uses 40x leverage, valued at $520 million, with an entry price of $83,898. Bitcoin's current price has decreased by 2.31% to $79,530, with the whale betting against bullish trends and a liquidation price of $85,561.

Potential Impact on Bitcoin Stability

The market is reacting cautiously as the short position could trigger substantial volatility. Investors are watching closely to see if the price shift leads to liquidations, especially since a spike above $85,561 could result in massive liquidations affecting market equilibrium.

The whale is being hunted down for short positioning over 5,400 BTC with 40x leverage.John Doe, Crypto Analyst, Crypto News Agency

Historical Precedents of Large Shorts

Similar large-scale shorts have occurred in the past, leading to extensive market corrections. However, the current trade size is unprecedented in recent history. Experts suggest reviewing data on whale activities with historical trends showing market impacts from such large positions to predict potential outcomes for Bitcoin.

The large short position placed by Hyperliquid highlights significant risk and potential impact on the Bitcoin market, drawing increased attention to the established liquidation price.

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