Address 0x5D2F Holds $113M Bitcoin Shorts for Six Months

Coinbob data shows the largest BTC short on Hyperliquid has yielded over $32 million in unrealized profit, highlighting high-leverage trading risks and rewards in crypto derivatives markets.

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Summary

Coinbob reports that the largest Bitcoin short position on Hyperliquid belongs to an account holding 1,231.98 BTC with 20x leverage at a cost of $111,499. The position has generated an unrealized profit of $32.02 million, reflecting a 466.29% gain, with a liquidation price of $101,659. The account’s total value is $21.469 million and its overall leverage is 4.9x. This aligns with previous findings showing the address 0x5D2F maintained similar positions for months, earning substantial trading and funding fee gains.

Terms & Concepts
  • Short Position: A trading strategy where an investor sells an asset expecting its price to fall, aiming to buy it back later at a lower price.
  • Funding Fees: Periodic payments between traders in perpetual futures contracts to keep prices aligned with the spot market.
  • Hyperliquid: A cryptocurrency derivatives exchange offering perpetual futures trading.