Prominent security researcher ZachXBT has revealed the identity of the person behind the well-known Hyperliquid trades, identifying him as a notorious fraudster from the UK.
ZachXBT's Investigation
In his latest post on platform X, ZachXBT revealed that the identity of the popular 'Hyperliquid Whale' trader is linked to William Parker. Parker was previously arrested for stealing nearly $1M in 2023 and sentenced in Finland. He also made headlines in the UK in 2010 concerning fraud charges related to hacking and gambling.
Hyperliquid Whale's Activities
The investigation states that this trader opened multiple high leveraged long and short positions on platforms like Hyperliquid and GMX from January to March 2025. He faced accusations of insider trading after opening long positions for ETH and BTC just before Trump's crypto reserve announcement on March 2. Reportedly, it netted him nearly $7M in profits.
Trader's Identity and Background
William Parker, also known as Alistair Packover (William Peckover), had previously changed his name. He was in the public eye in the early 2010s. ZachXBT stated that Parker continues to indulge in fraudulent activities after serving sentences for similar offenses.
ZachXBT's investigation is yet another successful operation, highlighting security issues in the crypto world and showcasing his ability to connect onchain data with real individuals.
