BlockBeats news: On January 3, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale that previously "deposited and sold 255 BTC into HyperLiquid" has now opened BTC (10x leverage) and ETH (15x leverage) short positions again. Currently, the combined notional value of their positions exceeds $50 million.
Whale Opens 10x BTC and 15x ETH Short Positions Worth Over $50M
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Whale trading activity has drawn attention as a major player reopens BTC (10x) and ETH (15x) short positions. On January 3, 2026, the whale associated with a 255 BTC deposit and sale on HyperLiquid now holds over $50 million in notional value, according to Onchain Lens. This move occurs as key support and resistance levels are being tested in both markets.
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