2026-01-08 10:25:43

Bitcoin has recently continued to weaken, and the smart money in the market has long seen through the direction. According to on-chain data, a major holder (address 0x94d37) recently turned a profit on their short position on Hyperliquid—this guy used 10x leverage to short 1599.61 BTC, equivalent to about $144 million, opening the position at $91,331.6, with unrealized gains already reaching $2.1 million.

Interestingly, this whale is not only betting on BTC but also simultaneously holding high-leverage short positions on 6 altcoins, and these positions are also profitable. This multi-asset, high-leverage short strategy indicates how deep the big players' bearish outlook on the subsequent market trend is.

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TokenomicsTrapper

· 3h ago

lol "early saw the direction" — yeah because liquidation cascade always whispers politely before it dumps. watching this whale's 10x short actually print while alts get decimated... textbook greater fool theory playing out in real time tbh. wonder if this 0x94d37 clown even knows what vesting unlocks are incoming. premature market euphoria never ends well, and honestly? i called this months ago 🤷

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TradingNightmare

· 01-09 21:28

Smart money is again lurking, this time it really will drop. --- $144 million in shorts, this guy is serious. --- Shorting multiple cryptocurrencies with high leverage at the same time, this is not gambling, it's a prepared slaughter. --- Seeing this data, I know my long positions are about to get hit again. --- Whales are all short, and we're still sleepwalking. --- Unrealized profit of 2.1 million, and it's not even the end. This is what true smart money should look like. --- Six different coins simultaneously shorted with high leverage and all making money, the market is indeed hopeless. --- This big player really treats us as leeks to harvest, their tactics are very clear. --- Here we go again, smart money preemptively lurking, retail investors are always the last to get in.

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MerkleTreeHugger

· 01-08 10:55

Wow, this big player is really aggressive, emptying 6 different coins at once? I have a feeling a big wave of volatility is coming next.

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GasGuzzler

· 01-08 10:55

The big players' moves this time are really fierce. A short position of 144 million USD is no joke. --- Wait, simultaneously shorting six different coins? Is this really pessimism or just betting on the direction? --- Hmm, smart money is already in action, while retail investors are still hesitating. --- Just a floating profit of 2.1 million, and that's it? I thought it could be more. --- This guy is really bold, using 10x leverage to go all in. If he loses, he’ll be liquidated immediately. --- Again, on-chain data and whale activity, it feels like every time they just hype up the market. --- But to be fair, multiple short positions do indicate that big funds are feeling somewhat pessimistic. --- I just want to know if this brother will take profits later; greed is a big taboo. --- Looks like the crypto market is about to start a new round of shakeouts. --- Playing with high leverage is fun, but liquidation comes quickly. This guy's betting on mental resilience.

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GraphGuru

· 01-08 10:55

Yeah, this move is really ruthless. Shorted over 1600 coins with 10x leverage, playing pretty big. --- 2.1 million in unrealized gains, so what? The key is that this guy has also positioned in 6 different coins. Truly prepared. --- So confident in the bearish outlook... Should I buy the dip or keep cutting losses? --- Shorting multiple assets with high leverage? Is this how smart money plays? I'm still hesitating. --- This guy has figured out the direction. What about us retail investors? We're still in the dark. --- Honestly, being able to short so many coins simultaneously—this big player must have insider info or just guessed the market right. --- $144 million in shorts... If the market reverses, it'll blow up instantly haha. --- So is this a buy-the-dip signal or a continue-falling signal? Can't see through it. --- This whale's move is incredible. It's not just betting on one coin; it's a full-scale bearish stance.

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Ramen_Until_Rich

· 01-08 10:43

Smart money really doesn't lie. Just look at this guy’s position and you'll know it's going to be a tough ride ahead. --- Daring to short $144 million in USD—this is a life-or-death gamble... Either very smart or very foolish. --- Multiple cryptocurrencies with high leverage shorts going down together? Is this guy truly bearish or just wanting to take a shot? --- Floating profit of $2.1 million, and this is just the appetizer. The real show is still to come. --- I just want to know if this brother is about to be chased out of his short position again... He's playing with some serious leverage.

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TopBuyerBottomSeller

· 01-08 10:38

Oh my god, this guy really has guts. He can still turn a profit with 1599 BTC shorts... It seems that some people have truly mastered this market trend. Shorting multiple high-leverage positions simultaneously—this is a real bearish outlook on the market. As a small retail investor, I can only tremble in fear. But on the other hand, I’ve seen many instances of big players reversing their positions. Could this really be a trap this time? A floating profit of 2.1 million is indeed tempting, but the 144 million principal can also quickly run into trouble under high leverage. Are altcoin shorts also making money? Are they sure they’re not just trying to lure us into the market?

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defi_detective

· 01-08 10:29

Oh my, this guy is really ruthless. He dares to short 144 million USD, I just watch and don't dare to move. --- 10x leverage shorting 1599 Bitcoins? Is this real or just another story? --- Smart money is all shorting. As a retail investor, I'm still waiting for a rebound. Laughing to death. --- Multiple assets with high leverage... This big player probably has the entire market figured out. --- 210,000 USD floating profit? Is this just the beginning or should I run now... Feeling a bit nervous. --- See the direction clearly? I feel like the market is still exploring. This big player really dares to gamble. --- No, why can some people always be so precise? Why are my orders always in the opposite direction?

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