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#密码资产动态追踪 A top short seller's recent series of actions is worth a close look.
Numbers tell the story:
- A single trade added $920,000 worth of ZEC short positions (within just 1 hour)
- BTC short holdings reached $8.2 million
- DOGE short positions temporarily locked at $1.62 million
- Overall short positions expanded to $56.5 million
- The profit record over the past year is $80 million
This guy's approach has a pattern. Since November last year, he has been laying short positions on over 20 altcoins. His total account position grew from $20 million to $56.5 million—clearly planned scaling up, not just playing around.
A few interesting details:
Timing-wise, he caught the end of the year into early January. During this period, market liquidity tends to be tight, and volatility can be amplified. No coincidence.
In terms of asset selection, he's not just targeting altcoins. The simultaneous increase in BTC and DOGE shorts indicates he has a conclusion on the overall market direction in the short term. Not just one-legged.
Regarding cost control, expanding from $20 million to $56.5 million, the average entry price didn't jump, and unrealized gains are only $94,000. This shows his position management skills are top-notch—he won't chase the market and raise his costs.
His historical track record speaks for itself—earning $80 million in a year. This is a record built with real money, not just talk.
But a word of caution: professional short sellers often enter the market when they sense certain risk factors. Don’t misunderstand—this doesn’t mean the market is about to crash. What's their game? They like to position short during market euphoria, then close out when retail investors panic and prices drop. Masters of psychological warfare.
What can you do?
First, track the position changes of this address, but don’t blindly follow. Big players have their own size and risk tolerance—you might not be able to handle it.
Second, pay attention to the altcoin sector. From the coins this guy is focusing on, the risk in this sector is accumulating. Not necessarily to clear everything out, but be aware.
Third, manage your position size wisely. Especially avoid pouring heavy funds into altcoins. Keep proportions reasonable, and your sleep quality will improve.
Fourth, monitor the overall market capital flow. Big players’ actions often reflect liquidity changes—this is a signal.
Ultimately, the market is a stage for both bulls and bears. Some see bullish, others bearish. The key isn’t who you follow, but whether you understand the underlying logic. This short seller has proven his ability with $80 million, but also remember—no matter how impressive past results are, the future starts from zero. The market never follows history.