Strategy counterparty shifts funds to crypto shorts amid geopolitical tensions

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According to ChainThink, on March 19, the 'Strategy counterparty' address (0x94d) liquidated all long positions in CL (WTI crude oil) and NATGAS over the past six hours, capitalizing on gains from geopolitical tensions. The funds were fully reallocated to short positions in BTC and ETH, with a combined value of $105 million. The address still holds $4.32 million in long positions for Brent crude oil, indicating it views the risk-reward profile of further energy gains as unfavorable. This move suggests a strategic shift toward value investing in crypto amid market volatility.

ChainThink report, March 19: According to Hyperinsight monitoring, over the past six hours, the "Strategy Counterparty" address (0x94d) closed all its long positions in CL (WTI Crude Oil) and NATGAS (U.S. Natural Gas), realizing profits from the oil and gas price surge driven by geopolitical tensions.


Subsequently, the address increased its margin on BTC and ETH short positions with the released collateral. At that time, BTC was trading at approximately $71,000, lowering the average price of both short positions; the combined current position size for BTC and ETH shorts has reached $105 million.


Due to Brent crude's significantly higher intraday gain compared to WTI, this address still holds approximately $4.32 million in Brent crude long positions and has not fully exited its energy position. This shift in positioning may reflect an expectation that the price impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict on energy markets has already been fully priced in, that the short-term peak may be near, and that risk assets could face a correction.

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