Trader Closes 5x ETH Short With $55K Profit in Six Hours

On-chain data from Lookonchain shows a trader opened a $67 million ETH long with 10x leverage, netting over $578,000 in floating profit within minutes.

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Summary

On December 10, a trader initiated a highly leveraged ETH long position worth $67 million, using 10x leverage, according to Lookonchain data. Within 20 minutes, the trader achieved a floating profit exceeding $578,000. This marks a sharp change from earlier activity in which the same trader, 'Maji', suffered heavy losses after an ETH price drop, closing previous positions and reopening with substantial exposure. The rapid swing in outcomes underscores the significant risks and rewards in aggressive leveraged crypto trading.

Terms & Concepts
  • Long position: A trading strategy where an asset is purchased with the expectation that its price will rise, enabling resale at a profit.
  • Leverage: The use of borrowed funds to increase trading exposure, amplifying both potential gains and potential losses.
  • ETH: Ticker symbol for Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain.