Hyperliquid trader opens $37.77 million 10x CL crude oil long

The position was funded with 4.24 million USDC and was showing a $1.33 million unrealized loss after news that Iran's oil and petrochemical exports received an exemption.

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Summary

A wallet deposited 4.24 million USDC to Hyperliquid as margin and opened a 500,000 CL long position with 10x leverage worth $37.77 million at $78.184. On-chain analyst Ai Yi said the trade was showing a $1.33 million unrealized loss about five hours later, after news that Iran's oil and petrochemical exports received an exemption. The update revises earlier reports that had described the position as a roughly $39.1 million WTI crude oil long showing a smaller unrealized loss.

Terms & Concepts
  • 10x leverage: Use of collateral to control a position worth 10 times the posted margin.
  • unrealized loss: A paper loss on an open position that has not been closed.
  • margin: Collateral posted to open and maintain a leveraged trading position.