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Anonymous Trader Nets $192M Amid Market Turmoil

10/25/2025

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The anonymous wallet on the Hyperliquid derivatives exchange profited $192 million during a US-tariff-triggered market downturn.
It executed a $208 million short with 20x leverage, triggering $1.23 billion in liquidations across 6,300 accounts.
The incident raises concerns about market manipulation and regulatory oversight in decentralized finance.
The wallet then opened another short position worth $163 million as others close shorts, signaling a potential Bitcoin rally above $109,000.

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Story summary

The anonymous wallet on the Hyperliquid derivatives exchange profited $192 million during a US-tariff-triggered market downturn.
It executed a $208 million short with 20x leverage, triggering $1.23 billion in liquidations across 6,300 accounts.
The incident raises concerns about market manipulation and regulatory oversight in decentralized finance.
The wallet then opened another short position worth $163 million as others close shorts, signaling a potential Bitcoin rally above $109,000.