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>>A large Bitcoin investor made a significant short bet of $1.1 billion shortly before recent tariffs were announced, and has now profited $27 million. The question remains: how did they anticipate the market shift?

A large Bitcoin investor made a significant short bet of $1.1 billion shortly before recent tariffs were announced, and has now profited $27 million. The question remains: how did they anticipate the market shift?

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about 16 hours ago

Whale's Pre-Tariff Short Positions

A Bitcoin whale, holding Bitcoin since 2011, opened massive short positions against Bitcoin and Ethereum just before President Trump announced tariffs on Chinese imports. This trader deposited funds into Hyperliquid, establishing leveraged bets with a total value exceeding $1.1 billion. The trader's actions sparked speculation regarding potential insider knowledge and coordinated market manipulation.

Profitable Trading and Liquidations

The trader strategically closed short positions near the market bottom, realizing an estimated $190-$200 million in profit. The market crash triggered over 1.66 million liquidations totaling over $19 billion. Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant losses, leading to widespread criticism and accusations of insider trading within the crypto community.

Satoshi-Era History and Market Impact

This "Bitcoin OG" accumulated 86,000 BTC in Bitcoin’s early days, and has recently been selling Bitcoin to acquire Ethereum via Hyperliquid. Trump’s tariff announcement precipitated a sharp market downturn, causing Bitcoin's price to plunge and impacting various altcoins severely. The event has led to speculation regarding government connections and potential market manipulation.