A prominent cryptocurrency trader, known for making a substantial profit by shorting the market just before a major economic announcement, has again placed a large short position in Bitcoin. This trader, who earned approximately $192 million by shorting Bitcoin shortly before President Trump announced tariffs on China, has now opened a $163 million short position on the Hyperliquid decentralized derivatives exchange.

The recent short position is leveraged at 10 times, currently valued at $3.5 million in profit. However, if Bitcoin reaches $125,500, the position will be liquidated. This series of trades has sparked significant speculation and debate within the crypto community, with some labeling the trader an “insider whale” due to the remarkably timed trades.

The trader’s actions have raised questions about potential insider trading and market manipulation, as they seem to have access to critical market-moving information ahead of others. The ability to execute such precise trades before major announcements has led to skepticism about the transparency and regulation of cryptocurrency markets.

In addition to this trader, another has taken a more bullish stance, opening a 40x leveraged $11 million long position in Bitcoin. Meanwhile, the broader crypto market continues to experience volatility, with significant fluctuations in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies following major economic announcements.

The event has highlighted the risks and uncertainties of unregulated markets, where traders can make massive profits or losses based on information not equally available to all participants. As a result, concerns about ethics and accountability in these markets have intensified.