BTC Whale Loses $43M+ Amid Liquidation Panic
A BTC whale lost over $43.4M on Hyperliquid after selling ETH to avoid liquidation and closing shorts at a loss.
- Whale sold 152 ETH to cover BTC short positions
- Total losses in one month now exceed $43.4M
- He becomes the biggest loser on Hyperliquid
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past $116,000, triggering significant consequences for highly leveraged traders. One notable whale, identified by wallet address 0xa523, was forced to make desperate moves to avoid liquidation on the decentralized trading platform Hyperliquid.
To protect his position, the whale sold 152 ETH, worth around $679,000, in order to add margin. Despite this effort, he had to close some of his BTC short positions at a loss, bringing his total losses to over $43.4 million in just the last month.
From Aggressive Trader to Top Loser on Hyperliquid
This wallet had been aggressively shorting BTC, anticipating a market correction. However, the continued bullish momentum in Bitcoin’s price led to cascading losses. The $43.4 million loss places this whale above traders like @AguilaTrades, @qwatio, and @JamesWynnReal—making him the biggest loser on Hyperliquid to date.
The move also signals how volatile and risky high-leverage crypto trading can be, especially on platforms like Hyperliquid where liquidations can occur rapidly in fast-moving markets.
Community Reaction and Market Impact
The crypto community has been quick to react to the whale’s downfall. While some view it as a cautionary tale about over-leveraging in volatile markets, others point out the importance of risk management and diversification. Meanwhile, BTC’s climb above $116,000 is being seen as a sign of renewed bullish sentiment across the market.
As BTC continues to rise, more short positions may be at risk—making this just one of many shake-ups we may see in the days ahead.
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