Smart Trader Deposits $4.68 Million USDC on HyperLiquid, Opens 20x Short on ETH

Despite a previous loss, the whale's new short position on ETH reflects ongoing strategies in the volatile cryptocurrency market.

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Summary

On July 28, Smart Trader, known for a 75% win rate, deposited 4.68 million USDC into HyperLiquid and opened a short position on ETH with 20x leverage. Previously, this trader lost $802,000 on a short position after failing to close in time, despite having made over $20 million in earlier trades.

Terms & Concepts
  • USDC: A stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, used for trading and transactions in the cryptocurrency market.
  • HyperLiquid: A cryptocurrency trading platform that allows users to trade digital assets with leverage.
  • ETH: Ethereum, a decentralized platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications.