Bitcoin whale linked to Galaxy Digital builds 1,660-BTC long position

Bitcoin whale linked to Galaxy Digital builds 1,660-BTC long position

Wallet 0x66f8, previously tied to more than $290 million of Bitcoin purchases via Galaxy Digital, now holds Hyperliquid’s largest BTC long at about $107 million with roughly 30x leverage.

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Fact Check
The claim traces directly to the originating Onchain Lens X post (2026-07-18), which states the whale linked to over $290M in Galaxy Digital Bitcoin purchases received another 1,001 BTC (~$64M), with on-chain data attributed to Nansen. Independent outlets PANews and Odaily reproduce identical figures, and search results confirm broad corroboration across Phemex, Binance Square, and Moomoo. All numeric details align exactly.
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Summary

A Bitcoin whale address identified as 0x66f8, previously linked by Onchain Lens to more than $290 million in Bitcoin purchases through Galaxy Digital last year, has expanded its bullish exposure. The wallet earlier received 1,001 BTC worth about $64 million and now holds a 1,660 BTC long position on Hyperliquid valued at about $107 million to $107.36 million, making it the decentralized derivatives platform’s largest position after a long gap. HyperliquidNews said the trade showed about $4.09 million in equity, implying roughly 30x leverage, with unrealized profit of about $944,800. The liquidation price was reported at $63,123 in one account and $63,127 in another, leaving only about a 2.2% buffer below Bitcoin’s price. The activity points to a high-conviction bullish bet, though whale transfers and derivatives positioning can also reflect leverage, hedging, custody movements or broader trading strategies rather than simple spot accumulation alone.

Terms & Concepts
  • Hyperliquid: A decentralized crypto derivatives trading platform.
  • Bitcoin whale: A holder controlling a very large amount of Bitcoin.
  • Liquidation price: The price level at which an exchange or platform would force-close a leveraged position to cover losses.