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Tuesday Nov 25 2025 06:10
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A prominent trader on the Hyperliquid platform, known colloquially as the "$10B HyperUnit Whale," has significantly increased their exposure to Ether (ETH) by accumulating a $44.5 million long position. This strategic move follows a period of substantial gains for the whale, primarily derived from well-timed short positions, including profits nearing $200 million during the market crash on October 10th.
Data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reveals that the whale added $10 million to an existing long position on Monday, bringing their total investment in Ether longs to $44.5 million. Arkham highlighted this activity in an X post, noting that the whale was already up over $300,000 in under an hour.
This aggressive position raises questions about the whale's outlook on Ether's future trajectory. Is this a calculated bet on a market bottom and subsequent rally, or simply a high-stakes gamble?
The identity of this influential trader remains shrouded in mystery. Arkham Intelligence lists the wallet under an "unverified custom entity." Garret Jin, the former CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange BitForex, has denied ownership of the wallet but seemingly confirmed a connection to the individual after online sleuthing last month.
Ether has experienced a modest rebound, climbing 2% in the last 24 hours and currently trading around $2,900, according to CoinGecko data. Industry analysts are pointing to shifts in futures data as potential indicators of a market bottom, although the ultimate direction remains uncertain.
In conclusion, the Hyperliquid whale's substantial investment in Ether presents an intriguing development, adding a layer of speculation and potential volatility to the cryptocurrency market.
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