Huo Xing Finance reports, according to Coinglass data, Hyperliquid’s whale positions currently stand at $9.003 billion, with long positions at $4.239 billion (47.08%) and short positions at $4.764 billion (52.92%). The unrealized PnL for longs is $537 million, while for shorts it is -$580 million. Notably, the whale address 0x5b5d..60 took a 5x fully-collateralized short position on ETH at $2,304.06, with an current unrealized PnL of -$43.15 million.
Hyperliquid whale holdings reach $9.003B, short positions outweigh longs
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Whale trading activity on Hyperliquid reached $9.003 billion as of October 2, 2026, with short positions at $4.764 billion (52.92%) surpassing long positions at $4.239 billion (47.08%). Longs have generated a $537 million profit, while shorts have incurred a $580 million loss. A major whale, 0x5b5d..60, opened a 5x fully collateralized ETH short at $2,304.06, now down $43.1474 million. Traders are advised to review their stop-loss strategies amid shifting positions.
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