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ETH Whale Short Alert: 20,000 ETH 3x on HyperLiquid, USD 63M Notional, Floating Loss USD 300K+, Liquidation at 4,545.72

According to Onchain Lens, the whale address pension-usdt.eth increased its ETH short on HyperLiquid to 20,000 ETH with 3x leverage, totaling about USD 63M notional, with an average entry of USD 3,136.55, a liquidation price of 4,545.72, and a current floating loss exceeding USD 300,000 (source: Onchain Lens; supporting wallet stats: CoinMarketMan HyperTracker). According to Onchain Lens, the whale deposited USD 30M USDC into HyperLiquid to open and continue scaling this 3x ETH short and had previously made over USD 21M, indicating ongoing active position management (source: Onchain Lens). According to Onchain Lens, based on the reported USD 63M notional and 20,000 ETH size, each 1% move in ETH changes PnL by roughly USD 630,000 and each USD 10 move by about USD 200,000, highlighting high PnL sensitivity relative to the reported liquidation level at 4,545.72 (source: Onchain Lens). (Source)

More from Onchain Lens 01-05-2026 00:14
BTC Whale Adds $170M Leveraged Shorts in BTC (10x), ETH (15x), SOL (20x); Faces $1.5M Unrealized Loss, On-Chain Data Shows

According to @OnchainLens, the wallet dubbed the 255 BTC sold whale expanded derivatives exposure to roughly $170M, adding BTC 10x and ETH 15x shorts, opening a new SOL 20x short, and a small SUI 10x long, source: https://twitter.com/OnchainLens/status/2007964437647650913 https://hyperbot.network/trader/0x94d3735543ecb3d339064151118644501c933814 According to @OnchainLens, cited notional sizes are 959.36 BTC about $87.68M, 17,669.478 ETH about $55.48M, 205,658 SOL about $27.53M, and 8,491.7 SUI about $14K, source: https://twitter.com/OnchainLens/status/2007964437647650913 https://hyperbot.network/trader/0x94d3735543ecb3d339064151118644501c933814 According to @OnchainLens, the account is currently showing an unrealized loss exceeding $1.5M, source: https://twitter.com/OnchainLens/status/2007964437647650913 https://hyperbot.network/trader/0x94d3735543ecb3d339064151118644501c933814 According to @OnchainLens, an earlier update recorded $109M combined BTC and ETH shorts 751.38 BTC about $68.67M and 12,909.15 ETH about $40.79M with an unrealized loss above $1.8M at that time, source: https://x.com/OnchainLens/status/2007620543747625422 https://app.coinmarketman.com/hypertracker/wallet/0x94d3735543ecb3d339064151118644501c933814 According to @OnchainLens, traders can track these leveraged BTC, ETH, and SOL positions in real time via the shared dashboards for monitoring, source: https://twitter.com/OnchainLens/status/2007964437647650913 https://hyperbot.network/trader/0x94d3735543ecb3d339064151118644501c933814 (Source)

More from Onchain Lens 01-04-2026 23:56
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Soars 13%: Top 10 Wallets Control 63% and Largest Whale Holds 41% (~$3.3B) — Santiment On-Chain Data

According to @santimentfeed, Shiba Inu (SHIB) jumped about 13% on Sunday as the 2026 memecoin rotation continued across assets, source: Santiment X post dated Jan 4, 2026. @santimentfeed adds that the 10 largest SHIB wallets now hold nearly 63% of the supply, with the largest single wallet controlling roughly 41% valued near $3.3B, source: Santiment on-chain dashboard. Based on this concentration, SHIB trading conditions can be highly sensitive to large whale transfers with elevated slippage risk during volatility, source: Santiment wallet concentration data. For execution and risk management, monitoring top-holder flows and transfer spikes is critical while the memecoin frenzy persists, source: Santiment on-chain metrics. (Source)

More from Santiment 01-04-2026 23:55
U.S. Equity Futures Edge Higher: SPX Up Pre-Market on Jan 4, 2026 — Fast Trading Update

According to Eric Balchunas, U.S. equity futures show no signs of stress with the S&P 500 (SPX) a bit higher in pre-market trading; source: Eric Balchunas, Twitter, Jan 4, 2026. (Source)

More from Eric Balchunas 01-04-2026 23:35
Stock Futures Resume Trading: @StockMKTNewz Shares Full Catalyst Watch for the Week Ahead

According to @StockMKTNewz, stock futures have resumed trading as markets approach the next opening session, signaling the start of the new trading week (source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Jan 4, 2026, https://twitter.com/StockMKTNewz/status/2007954333690904704). The author also posted a full catalyst watch thread to help traders prepare for the week’s events (source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Jan 4, 2026, https://x.com/StockMKTNewz/status/2007859601392247080). (Source)

More from Evan 01-04-2026 23:16
Data Availability Explained for Traders: Scalable, Verifiable Blockchain Storage and Lower L2 Fees on Ethereum (ETH)

According to @binance, data availability is the requirement that transaction data be published so network participants can verify blocks, preventing data withholding attacks that would break security for rollups and L2s, source: Binance Academy. @binance explains that techniques such as data availability sampling and erasure coding allow light clients to check that data is available with high probability while keeping costs manageable, source: Binance Academy. @binance notes that when data availability becomes cheaper and more scalable, rollups can reduce the cost of posting data, which translates into lower L2 transaction fees, source: Binance Academy. @binance also outlines that modular architectures separate execution from data availability and that major ecosystems, including Ethereum with dedicated blob space for rollups, are evolving to improve data throughput for verifiable storage, source: Binance Academy. (Source)

More from Binance 01-04-2026 22:00
S&P 500 10% Average Returns vs -16% Intra-Year Drawdowns: SPX Risk Lessons for Traders and BTC, ETH Correlation

According to @charliebilello, since 1928 the S&P 500 has delivered roughly 10% average annual returns while enduring an average intra-year drawdown of about -16%, underscoring that long-term upside has historically come with sizable pullbacks; source: @charliebilello on X and bilello.blog/newsletter. Traders can frame SPX risk budgets around the historical -16% intra-year drawdown profile when assessing position sizing and stop distances during uptrends; source: @charliebilello on X and bilello.blog/newsletter. Because Bitcoin’s correlation with U.S. equities rose markedly after 2020, equity drawdowns have increasingly coincided with downside in BTC and ETH, making SPX weakness a relevant risk signal for crypto leverage and hedging; source: International Monetary Fund, Crypto Prices Move More in Sync with Equities, Jan 2022. (Source)

More from Charlie Bilello 01-04-2026 20:49
BTC vs Gold: 18–24 Month Macro Shift Signals Bitcoin Surge Potential, says @CryptoMichNL

According to @CryptoMichNL, gold’s strong and overextended rally is likely to enter a corrective phase, opening an 18–24 month window for BTC and broader crypto to outperform, source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Jan 4, 2026. According to @CryptoMichNL, he cites prior cycles where gold peaked and consolidated in 2016 before Bitcoin’s 2017 surge, and a similar pattern reappeared into 2020, source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Jan 4, 2026. According to @CryptoMichNL, this macro momentum shift suggests traders may position for a rotation from gold into BTC and crypto during gold’s correction window, focusing on medium-term allocations and relative-strength setups favoring BTC over gold, source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Jan 4, 2026. (Source)

More from Michaël van de Poppe 01-04-2026 20:39
Bitcoin BTC CME Futures Gap at $90,530: Michaël van de Poppe Signals 24-48H Revisit Before Upside

According to Michaël van de Poppe, BTC CME futures settled at $90,530 on Friday and he expects price to revisit that level to close the gap within the next 24-48 hours (source: Michaël van de Poppe on X, Jan 4, 2026). He highlights $90,530 as the key near-term magnet level, followed by an upward move after the gap is filled (source: Michaël van de Poppe on X, Jan 4, 2026). This frames a short-term retrace-to-fill setup toward $90,530 over the next 1-2 days before potential continuation higher, per his view (source: Michaël van de Poppe on X, Jan 4, 2026). (Source)

More from Michaël van de Poppe 01-04-2026 19:42
CNBC-cited Report: Walmart To Accept Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) In-Store — Trader Watchpoints and Crypto Market Impact

According to @AltcoinDaily, CNBC reports that Walmart will accept Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other crypto for in-store payments, shared via a video post on X on Jan 4, 2026 (source: @AltcoinDaily on X). Walmart’s scale could make the move material for on-chain and off-chain payment flows, as the company reported roughly 10,900 stores and $648 billion in FY2024 revenue (source: Walmart FY2024 Annual Report). Traders should first seek direct confirmation from CNBC’s report and Walmart Investor Relations, then monitor BTC and ETH spot volumes, spreads, and funding on major exchanges if confirmed (source: @AltcoinDaily on X citing CNBC; Walmart Investor Relations; Binance and Coinbase public market data). Historically, corporate retail adoption headlines have coincided with short-term crypto volatility and liquidity spikes, exemplified by market reactions around PayPal’s 2020 crypto rollout announcement (source: PayPal Newsroom, Oct 21, 2020). (Source)

More from Altcoin Daily 01-04-2026 19:04
Breaking Claim: CNBC Says Walmart Will Accept Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) In-Store — Traders Await Confirmation

According to @AltcoinDaily, CNBC reported that Walmart will begin accepting Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other crypto payments at physical stores, shared via a video clip on X. Source: @AltcoinDaily on X. The post does not include an official statement or newsroom link from Walmart or CNBC, so the report is unconfirmed at the time of the post. Source: @AltcoinDaily on X. Trading takeaway: treat this as headline risk and wait for primary confirmation from Walmart investor relations or CNBC before adjusting positions in BTC, ETH, retail/payment tokens, or WMT. Source: @AltcoinDaily on X. (Source)

More from Altcoin Daily 01-04-2026 18:36
Altcoin Market Cap Holds Key Support, Poised for Big Move to All-Time High, Says @CryptoMichNL

According to @CryptoMichNL, the altcoin market capitalization has held a crucial support level and is positioned for a significant leg higher toward the all-time high, based on his Jan 4, 2026 post on X (source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Jan 4, 2026). For traders, the author’s view highlights watching total altcoin market cap support and momentum for breakout confirmation and risk management triggers, as flagged in his post (source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Jan 4, 2026). (Source)

More from Michaël van de Poppe 01-04-2026 18:29
Eric Balchunas: 3 Data-Driven Crypto ETF Signals BTC/ETH Traders Should Track Now

According to @EricBalchunas, the real trading signal in crypto comes from how capital, regulation, and market structure evolve beneath headline prices, not from hype cycles (source: @EricBalchunas on X, Jan 4, 2026). He highlights James Seyffart of Bloomberg Intelligence for data-driven coverage of spot ETF dynamics, issuer behavior, and regulatory shifts that shape adoption and liquidity in digital assets (source: @EricBalchunas on X, Jan 4, 2026). For BTC and ETH, this framework directs traders to focus on institutional flows and ETF market structure as primary drivers of market moves beyond short-term price action (source: @EricBalchunas on X, Jan 4, 2026). (Source)

More from Eric Balchunas 01-04-2026 18:13
S&P 500 P/E Hits 26 in 2025, 31% Above 1989 Historical Average; Third Straight Year of Multiple Expansion

According to @charliebilello, the S&P 500's trailing 12-month operating P/E reached 26 in 2025, which is 31% above the historical average since 1989 of 19.8 (source: @charliebilello). @charliebilello also noted this is the third consecutive year of multiple expansion for the index (source: @charliebilello). He specified the methodology uses trailing 12-month operating EPS with estimated Q4 EPS included (source: @charliebilello). (Source)

More from Charlie Bilello 01-04-2026 18:12
Santiment Market Talk: On-chain and Social Metrics for BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL — 2026 Kickoff for Traders

According to @santimentfeed, a new Market Talk episode with @ThinkingCrypto1 covers on-chain and social metrics for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) as 2026 begins, source: @santimentfeed on X, Jan 4, 2026. The episode is published on YouTube and announced on X, highlighting trading-relevant indicators such as on-chain activity and crowd sentiment for these assets, source: @santimentfeed on X, Jan 4, 2026. (Source)

More from Santiment 01-04-2026 17:42
Trading Alert: MSTR and BMNR to Update Weekly BTC and ETH Purchases Monday 8:00-8:30 AM ET, per @StockMKTNewz

According to @StockMKTNewz, BMNR tied to Tom Lee is expected to announce how much ETH it bought over the past week early Monday, with the last couple of BMNR press releases released around 8:30 AM ET on Monday mornings. Source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Jan 4, 2026. According to @StockMKTNewz, Michael Saylor and MSTR are expected to announce how much BTC they bought over the past week early Monday, with the last couple of MSTR press releases issued exactly at 8:00 AM ET on Monday mornings. Source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Jan 4, 2026. (Source)

More from Evan 01-04-2026 17:35
The Sandbox (SAND) 2026 Infrastructure Roadmap: Faster Publishing, Cheaper Actions, Smoother Discovery - Trading Takeaways From Messari Q3 2025

According to @borgetsebastien, The Sandbox Game's 2026 goals are faster publishing, cheaper actions, and smoother discovery to make infrastructure invisible to users, source: @borgetsebastien on X, Jan 4, 2026. The post credits the Messari Q3 2025 report for these insights, source: @borgetsebastien on X, Jan 4, 2026. For traders, these stated 2026 milestones define roadmap metrics to monitor such as user cost per action and content publishing speed, source: @borgetsebastien on X, Jan 4, 2026. No quantitative metrics or implementation dates were disclosed in the post, source: @borgetsebastien on X, Jan 4, 2026. (Source)

More from Sebastien 01-04-2026 17:29
January 2026 Earnings Season Calendar: Light Week Jan 5–9; Full Kickoff Tue Jan 13 — What Traders Should Watch for Stocks and Crypto (BTC, ETH)

According to @StockMKTNewz, this week features a very light US earnings slate, with the broader earnings season resuming next week on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as flagged in the shared update. Source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Jan 4, 2026. According to @StockMKTNewz, the post references Earnings Hub’s Master Earnings Calendar and points to a list of the most popular stocks set to report during January 5–9, 2026. Source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Jan 4, 2026; @EarningsHubHQ on X https://x.com/EarningsHubHQ/status/2007861172595458307. According to @StockMKTNewz, traders can use the Jan 5–9 roster and the Jan 13 season kickoff as concrete catalyst dates to plan positioning and risk management around individual earnings and index exposure, with dates taken directly from the shared calendar resources. Source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Jan 4, 2026; @EarningsHubHQ on X https://x.com/EarningsHubHQ/status/2007861172595458307. According to the source, there are no crypto-specific details in the posts; any crypto market impact is indirect and not specified by the sources, so crypto traders should treat these dates as broader risk-calendar references rather than direct crypto catalysts. Source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Jan 4, 2026; @EarningsHubHQ on X https://x.com/EarningsHubHQ/status/2007861172595458307. (Source)

More from Evan 01-04-2026 17:10
New Solana Meme Coin $RESET Launches on Pump.fun – Contract Address 5HDkTxGuLapLL8D7L2qcdaLdrD8zycR6vMhTKsXJpump and Key Trading Details 2026

According to @CryptoKing_2020, a Solana-powered meme coin named SYSTEM RESET with ticker $RESET has been announced for traders to watch. Source: @CryptoKing_2020 on X, Jan 4, 2026. The post provides a Pump.fun coin page at pump.fun/coin/5HDkTxGuLapLL8D7L2qcdaLdrD8zycR6vMhTKsXJpump and lists the contract address as 5HDkTxGuLapLL8D7L2qcdaLdrD8zycR6vMhTKsXJpump, offering concrete identifiers for on-chain verification. Source: @CryptoKing_2020 on X, Jan 4, 2026. An additional X profile link x.com/PCatteneo is shared as a related handle for updates and social signals. Source: @CryptoKing_2020 on X, Jan 4, 2026. No pricing, liquidity, or exchange listing data are disclosed in the announcement, so the only actionable trading details provided are the Solana contract address and the Pump.fun page. Source: @CryptoKing_2020 on X, Jan 4, 2026. (Source)

More from THE CRYPTO KING 01-04-2026 17:01
Disney DIS Scores Third $1B Film in 2026 as Avatar: Fire and Ash Hits Global Box Office Milestone

According to @StockMKTNewz, Disney’s Avatar: Fire and Ash has officially surpassed $1 billion in global box office receipts, marking Disney’s third $1 billion film of the year and the third entry in the Avatar franchise to reach this milestone (source: @StockMKTNewz on X, citing @TheCineprism). The source did not indicate any direct impact on the cryptocurrency market from this development (source: @StockMKTNewz). (Source)

More from Evan 01-04-2026 16:33