Hyperliquid Short Seller Realizes $9.68 Million Profit from 16 Altcoins

An on-chain analyst reveals a whale's strategic shorting moves, with profits from PEPE and XRP contributing to a total exposure reduction to $46.38 million.

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Summary

An on-chain analyst reported that a whale shorting 16 altcoins deposited $2.5 million USDC on Hyperliquid, raising liquidation prices. The whale closed part of its short positions in PEPE and XRP, reducing total exposure to $46.38 million while securing profits of $13.68 million over the past month, with current positions showing $9.01 million in unrealized gains.

Terms & Concepts
  • On-chain analysis: A method of analyzing blockchain data to gain insights into market trends and trading activity.
  • Short selling: A trading strategy that involves selling an asset with the intention of buying it back at a lower price to profit from a decline in its value.
  • Altcoins: Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, often referring to a wide range of alternative digital currencies.