BTC OG Whale Adds $19M to Hyperliquid, Buys HYPE and BTC Longs

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Whale activity on May 21, 2026, saw the 'BTC OG insider whale' deposit 9 million USDC into Hyperliquid, bringing total deposits to $19.01 million. The whale is purchasing HYPE in the $49.725–$52.36 range, targeting $1.15 million, and holds $2.48 million in HYPE spot. It also holds 504.4 5x BTC longs valued at $38.95 million, with an $85,000 floating loss. The whale’s actions indicate a calculated risk-to-reward ratio.

BlockBeats report, May 21: According to on-chain analyst Aunt Ai (@ai_9684xtpa), the "BTC OG insider whale" has again deposited 9 million USDC into Hyperliquid, bringing the total deposited since yesterday to $19.01 million. The whale's current buying activities include:


Place a limit buy order for HYPE: Plan to buy $1.15 million of HYPE in the price range of $49.725–$52.36 (currently holding $2.48 million in spot HYPE);


Long BTC: Currently holding 504.4 units of 5x BTC long positions, valued at $38.95 million, with an unrealized loss of $85,000.

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