Bitcoin News Update: Institutional Giant's 20x Short Position on BTC—$24 Million Profit Hinges on $101,000 Liquidation Point
- A Hyperliquid institutional whale opened a 20x leveraged $113M BTC short, generating $24M in unrealized profits with a $101,641 liquidation threshold. - Bitcoin ETF flows show divergence: $523M BlackRock outflow on Nov 18 contrasted with $238M net inflows on Nov 21 as institutional buyers accumulate amid retail exits. - High-leverage shorts ($105M and $87.58M) risk forced liquidations if BTC rebounds, amplifying volatility risks seen during 2020's margin calls. - Market dynamics highlight tension between
An institutional-level trading wallet has recently transferred $5.35 million to Hyperliquid’s perpetual futures exchange, opening a 20x leveraged short position on
This activity stands in contrast to the recent trends in Bitcoin ETF flows, which have fluctuated between significant withdrawals and renewed inflows.
The short position on Hyperliquid is indicative of a wider pattern of high-leverage tactics.
Market participants are carefully monitoring the relationship between leveraged trades and broader economic trends.
The whale’s approach also points to a changing landscape in crypto trading.
Bitcoin’s price trajectory remains a key focus.
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