Blockchain Addresses Linked to Trump Family Report $160M Profit from Crypto Shorts

On-chain data reveals blockchain addresses opened substantial BTC, ETH, and SOL shorts before October 11 crash, profiting over $160M amid tariff announcement impacts.

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Summary

On October 10, several blockchain addresses funded accounts and opened large short positions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ahead of tariff-related news from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The following day’s market crash yielded over $160 million in profits. One notable address gained $86 million from these shorts and later initiated an additional $226 million short position in Bitcoin.

Terms & Concepts
  • Short Position: A trading strategy where an investor sells an asset expecting its price to decline, aiming to buy it back at a lower price for profit.
  • On-Chain Data: Information recorded directly on a blockchain, including transactions, addresses, and balances, used for tracking and analysis.
  • BTC Short: A short position specifically targeting Bitcoin, betting on a decline in its market price.