{"id":153123,"date":"2025-03-16T21:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T19:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=153123"},"modified":"2025-03-16T18:55:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T16:55:27","slug":"bitcoin-whale-places-368m-short-bet-ahead-of-key-economic-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/bitcoin-whale-places-368m-short-bet-ahead-of-key-economic-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Whale Places $368M Short Bet Ahead of Key Economic Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"

The move<\/a> <\/strong>signals expectations of volatility ahead, with key macroeconomic events potentially shaping market sentiment.<\/p>\n

The investor has initiated a massive short position, leveraging 40x on over 4,442 BTC<\/a><\/strong>\u2014equivalent to around $368 million. This aggressive trade is essentially a wager that Bitcoin\u2019s price will decline. Leveraged positions amplify both potential gains and losses, making them significantly riskier than standard trades.<\/p>\n

The short was entered at $84,043 per Bitcoin, with the position at risk of liquidation if the price climbs beyond $85,592. So far, the trade has generated over $2 million in unrealized profits, though ongoing funding fees have already resulted in losses exceeding $200,000, according to Hypurrscan data.<\/p>\n