Alarm: Whale's 25x leveraged ETH position is only $30 away from liquidation, unrealized losses exceed one million dollars

DAOplomacy · 2026-01-20T08:28:10+00:00

Recent market pressure continues, and a large trader’s 25x leveraged ETH long position has triggered partial liquidation, with floating losses exceeding $1 million and total unrealized losses reaching $23.6 million. This case serves as a warning to leveraged traders that high leverage carries significant risk, and slight price fluctuations can lead to substantial losses.

DAOplomacy

2026-01-20 08:28:10

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【ChainNews】The market has been under continuous pressure recently, and a large trader’s leveraged position is on the brink of extreme danger. According to on-chain data monitoring, a well-known trader’s 25x leveraged ETH long position has already triggered partial liquidation, with only a $30 buffer remaining before the next liquidation level — this means that even a slight volatility could trigger the entire position to be liquidated.

What’s even more heartbreaking is that this trader’s account has already fallen into a loss pit. The current floating loss exceeds $1 million, and the total unrealized loss since opening the position has reached $23.6 million. This number is enough to instantly wake people up: the power of ultra-high leverage is terrifying when the market reverses.

This case serves as a stark warning to all leveraged traders — under 25x leverage, a 0.4% price correction can wipe out your entire capital. In the face of market volatility, even the largest accounts can instantly become cannon fodder.

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ThesisInvestor

· 10h ago

25x leverage players get liquidated again and again, really need to learn a lesson --- That's why I never touch 25x leverage. Sleep quality is important, everyone --- Wow, a $23.6 million loss—how many bitcoins could that buy... --- $30 buffer before liquidation? This guy's heart must be really strong. I would've been scared to pee myself long ago --- 0.4% and you're wiped out? Might as well go all-in on gambling, at least there's some thrill --- Looking at this case, I feel lucky I’m not that greedy. Isn't steady holding better? --- Every time I see this kind of news, I want to ask, how do these people dare... really --- Even with a million dollars in floating loss, not liquidated yet. How bullish are they on ETH, or is it just pure cope? --- The life of a 25x player is in the hands of the market. So tragic, brother --- This is the charm of crypto—getting rich overnight or going bankrupt in a second, exciting

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MidnightSeller

· 10h ago

Playing with 25x leverage to this extent, you really deserve to be liquidated. If you don't have any risk awareness, how dare you do this? --- Loss of 23.6 million... This guy must be able to withstand a lot of pressure. If it were me, I would have already lost my mind. --- A $30 buffer—aren't you just dancing on the edge of a cliff? The next second, a break could happen at any time. --- So, leverage is like a vampire; it can't be seen when you're making money, but when you lose, it can drain you dry in minutes. --- Floating loss of a million and still not out? I really can't understand this kind of operation. You should cut losses when it's time. --- Liquidated at 0.4%. That's why I firmly avoid high-leverage trading. --- Another bloody lesson. Leverage can really destroy people, no matter how big your account is. --- Look at others' trading records, then look at my small account... Luckily, I'm bad at this, haha. --- This kind of thing happens every day. That's how the crypto world is—some get rich quickly, others go bankrupt instantly. --- Still dare to go long with 25x leverage? This is gambling, not trading.

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DancingCandles

· 10h ago

This is the consequence of playing with fire. Dare to go long with 25x leverage, really tired of living. Loss of 23.6 million? Oh my god, this guy must have incredible mental resilience. A $30 buffer and you want to sleep? Made me laugh. Another live lesson. Why do some people always have to dance on the edge of the cliff? This round is really tragic, but honestly, it's deserved. Who asked you to be greedy?

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StopLossMaster

· 10h ago

25x leverage, this guy is really brave, losing 23.6 million must be heartbreaking The outcome of playing with leverage... look, a $30 buffer and it's liquidation, serves him right 0.4% gone in an instant, I just want to know how he can sleep at night This is the price of greed, no different from gambling The warning bell for liquidation rings loudly, but some people just don't listen I'm telling you, high leverage is just a way to give retail investors money This brother is probably about to go from leverage enthusiast to leverage victim $30... just a small fluctuation and it's game over, exciting A million in floating loss and still playing, I really admire this mental toughness Leverage is either a quick way to get rich or a quick way to lose everything, no middle ground Just look at this case to understand why leverage is called the devil The feeling of a margin call is probably worse than losing money itself

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not_your_keys

· 10h ago

25x leverage is truly a scythe of death, 0.4% is gone in an instant, who would dare to play with such things This guy deserves it, greed has no limits Lost 23.6 million... it hurts, this is why I only do spot trading How can someone play like this, are they really not afraid of death? The liquidation line is just a breath away Leverage is poison, I will never touch it again This is the fate of gamblers, in front of the market, everyone is cannon fodder $30 buffer... my goodness, a single needle can pierce through Before the account explodes, still adding leverage, who gave the courage? Wait, is this person still alive? Losing millions must take a strong heart Using this case to tell everyone, greed can make you go back to square one overnight $1 million floating loss, lying flat is better than this

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OnchainHolmes

· 10h ago

This guy is truly a living textbook. Playing with 25x leverage and waiting to be taught a lesson by the market. A loss of 23.6 million... Just hearing about it makes my scalp tingle. This is the price of greed. Exploded at $30? That's so intense. I think I'll just hold cash quietly. Leverage—it's great when you make money, but when you lose, you go bankrupt instantly. No middle ground. Another big player being liquidated. Why do some people never learn? Losing everything with just 0.4%? Then I better not touch leverage with my small account. I can't handle that kind of shock. Watching a big show without minding the trouble, but this is truly a bloody lesson. A night back to the pre-liberation days. 25x leverage is really ruthless, even more savage than a casino. Such a position so close to liquidation, betting with every second, probably risking their life. A floating loss of millions yet not liquidated. How strong must their mentality be? Truly admirable.

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