Address Expands Bitcoin Long Position with 40x Leverage, Securing $9.4M Profit

On August 8, on-chain data showed a crypto whale diversified its leveraged positions by increasing its 40x BTC long, initiating 20x short positions on SOL and XRP, and holding a 10x BNB long, amassing nearly $54M profit on Hyperliquid.

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Summary

On August 8, on-chain data showed that a whale increased its 40x leveraged Bitcoin long position by 158.32 BTC, now worth $30.46 million at an average entry of $117,170. Additionally, the whale initiated 20x leveraged short positions on SOL and XRP, valued at $13.66 million and $1.19 million respectively, while still maintaining a 10x leveraged BNB long. The trader has accumulated nearly $54 million in profits on Hyperliquid.

Terms & Concepts
  • 40x leverage: A trading strategy that amplifies exposure by 40 times using borrowed funds.
  • 20x leverage: A method to increase trading exposure 20 times through borrowed funds, often used in short positions.
  • on-chain data: Blockchain transaction records that provide transparent insights into trading activities.