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Crypto Whale Bets $445M Against Bitcoin While Backing MELANIA Token

by Team Lumida
March 17, 2025
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  • A crypto whale placed a $445 million short position on Bitcoin (BTC) using 40x leverage on Hyperliquid, while simultaneously taking a bullish position on the MELANIA token.
  • A group of traders attempted to liquidate the whale’s BTC short position but failed, forcing the whale to deposit $5 million in USDC to avoid liquidation.
  • Bitcoin has stabilized above $84,000, but the whale’s contrarian bet signals expectations of a price decline.
  • Hyperliquid highlighted the transparency of its platform, emphasizing its role in redefining decentralized trading.

What Happened?

A crypto whale made headlines by taking a $445 million short position on Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures with 40x leverage on the Hyperliquid platform. The position, which has a liquidation price of $86,000, generated an unrealized gain of $1.3 million. At the same time, the whale placed a 5x leveraged long position on the MELANIA token, a memecoin reportedly linked to Melania Trump. A group of traders attempted to liquidate the whale’s BTC short by driving Bitcoin’s price above $84,690, but the effort failed as the whale deposited $5 million in USDC to increase margin and avoid liquidation.

Why It Matters?

This event underscores the growing influence of high-stakes crypto trading and the transparency offered by platforms like Hyperliquid. The whale’s contrarian bet against Bitcoin, despite its recent stabilization above $84,000, reflects bearish sentiment in the market and highlights the speculative nature of crypto trading. The simultaneous bullish position on the MELANIA token adds intrigue, as it ties the trade to a memecoin with potential political and cultural significance. For investors, this episode demonstrates the risks and opportunities in leveraged crypto trading, as well as the increasing role of decentralized platforms in shaping market dynamics.

What’s Next?

Investors should monitor Bitcoin’s price movements closely, particularly as it approaches the whale’s $86,000 liquidation threshold. The MELANIA token’s performance may also gain attention, especially if it sees increased speculative interest following this high-profile trade. Hyperliquid’s emphasis on transparency could attract more traders to its platform, potentially increasing competition among decentralized exchanges. Additionally, the broader crypto market may see heightened volatility as traders respond to large leveraged positions and attempts to influence price movements.

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