A prominent Ethereum whale has accumulated over $17 million in unrealized profit from a short position on ETH using 25x leverage as of May 6, 2025, according to Binance Square.
The whale trader, who remains unidentified, is using 25x leverage on the ETH short, a risky strategy due to potential liquidation from small price changes. Previous similar whale activities have influenced crypto markets significantly.
Successfully realized over $17 million in floating profit from a 25x leveraged ETH short position.
— BlockBeats report via Binance Square
With this position, over $17 million in floating profit has been achieved as ETH prices declined, timing market movements efficiently. This action mirrors other whales utilizing extreme leverage across both ETH and BTC simultaneously.
The market impact includes a significant example of how massive trades can sway sentiment, intentionally or otherwise. Whale actions show substantial confidence and aggression in trading strategies, affecting confidence across markets.
Using on-chain analytics, the $17 million profit marks a notable success. It underlines how whales exert influence through large leveraged positions, potentially affecting market psychology and price stability.
Regulation and market surveillance of large trades could intensify as these high-risk activities continue. Leveraged trading remains contentious with potential regulatory scrutiny looming over whale transactions.
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