According to @ai_9684xtpa, a BTC short whale who has executed four consecutive short campaigns since March 2025 is back to a floating profit of about 12.99 million dollars after the Nov 3 pullback, based on the Hyperbot dashboard for trader address 0x5D2F4460Ac3514AdA79f5D9838916E508Ab39Bb7 (source: X post by @ai_9684xtpa; Hyperbot trader address 0x5D2F4460Ac3514AdA79f5D9838916E508Ab39Bb7). During Oct 24–28 the address repeatedly added to the position and now holds a 1,231.98 BTC short worth about 124 million dollars with an average entry of 111,499.3 dollars (source: X post by @ai_9684xtpa; Hyperbot trader address 0x5D2F4460Ac3514AdA79f5D9838916E508Ab39Bb7). The trader has accrued more than 8.77 million dollars from funding fees while short, and the author notes it may be a hedge rather than a directional bet (source: X post by @ai_9684xtpa; Hyperbot trader address 0x5D2F4460Ac3514AdA79f5D9838916E508Ab39Bb7). Key reference metrics and timing in this update, including average entry 111,499.3 dollars and Oct 24–28 adds, are drawn directly from the cited X post and the Hyperbot tracking page (source: X post by @ai_9684xtpa; Hyperbot trader address 0x5D2F4460Ac3514AdA79f5D9838916E508Ab39Bb7).

According to @lookonchain, a Bitcoin OG increased his short position to 3,600 BTC, approximately $438 million notional, and is currently showing a $3.66 million unrealized loss; the reported liquidation price is $139,900, source: Lookonchain on X, Oct 10, 2025. Traders can reference the 3,600 BTC size, $438 million notional, and $139,900 liquidation as the reported risk parameters for this short, source: Lookonchain on X, Oct 10, 2025.

According to Crypto Rover, a large Bitcoin whale has initiated a substantial $70 million short position, signaling a potential shift in market sentiment and raising the risk of increased volatility. Traders are closely monitoring liquidation levels, as such large positions can trigger rapid price movements if the short is squeezed, potentially leading to a cascade of short liquidations and a sharp upward spike in Bitcoin's price. This event has heightened attention on Bitcoin’s open interest and funding rates, with immediate implications for leverage and risk management strategies in the crypto derivatives market (source: Crypto Rover on X, May 7, 2025).

According to Crypto Rover, a notable whale has initiated a $119.7 million short position on Bitcoin with 40X leverage, signaling heightened bearish sentiment and increased market volatility (source: Crypto Rover on Twitter, May 4, 2025). Such a high-leverage, large-volume trade can lead to rapid price swings and potential liquidations, prompting traders to closely monitor support levels and liquidity zones. This move has triggered significant interest among derivatives traders and could influence short-term Bitcoin price action, especially on major exchanges where open interest and liquidation levels are now under scrutiny.