Whale 20x Short Power: $140 Million Bet on BTC, ETH, SOL Decline

NullWhisperer · 2026-01-13T02:42:27+00:00

On January 13th, on-chain data showed that an investor simultaneously placed a $140 million short bet on the three major mainstream cryptocurrencies, using 20x leverage. Among them, the BTC short position was the largest at $69.93 million, with SOL and ETH at $50.3 million and $20 million respectively. This high-risk operation indicates market divergence, with bears believing there is room for correction, and ordinary investors should pay attention to such whale movements.

NullWhisperer

2026-01-13 02:42:27

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【Blockchain Rhythm】On January 13th, on-chain data tracking shows that a big player quietly orchestrated a massive shorting bet. This trader used 20x leverage to short simultaneously on the three major mainstream cryptocurrencies, with a total position size reaching $140 million — a figure enough to shake the market.

Specifically, in this operation: BTC short positions are the heaviest, with approximately $69.93 million in short orders on the books; SOL follows closely, with $50.3 million in short positions also operating under high leverage; ETH’s shorts are relatively conservative, but still amount to $20 million.

High leverage + massive positions = high-risk betting. This type of operation usually appears during times of clear market disagreement — the bears believe there is room for correction, which is why they dare to short so heavily. For ordinary investors, tracking such whale movements is worth paying attention to, as it often reflects the true short-term market judgment of large funds.

BTC1,55%

ETH1,71%

SOL0,33%

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TokenVelocityTrauma

· 13h ago

1.4 billion in shorts directly opened with 20x leverage, this guy is really daring, but the leverage explosion is inevitable when losing. --- Whales probably see through something with this move, but next time it might just be their liquidation story. --- Using 20x high leverage for such a large order? Waiting to be liquidated feels inevitable. --- At the same time, smashing BTC, ETH, and SOL—are they truly bearish or just throwing a tantrum? --- What kind of waves can a 1.4 billion dollar short create? We'll just watch and see. --- High leverage, even tenfold, is timid; this guy goes straight to 20x—impressive. --- It's the same old trick again; whales love to scare retail investors like this. --- Shorting BTC, ETH, and SOL together—feels like they're betting on a big market move. --- Watching the show—there are more big traders losing money than making it. --- Playing with 20x leverage on so many coins—what about risk awareness?

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TideReceder

· 14h ago

1.4 billion USD shorting 20x leverage, this guy is really ruthless. I was sweating just watching him. --- Betting so big, either bearish or trying to cut the leeks, one of the two. --- While whales are shorting, we're still bottom fishing. The gap is really huge. --- 20x leverage? That's a gambler's mentality. True big funds don't play like that. --- Only when the tide goes out do you see who's not wearing pants. This time, the whales might be exposed. --- BTC 69.93 million USD shorted. If it rebounds a few points, liquidation will happen. Let's see who cries then. --- Shorting three coins at the same time, this rhythm is problematic. Isn't the market going to rebound? --- High leverage indeed reflects mentality, but it's also the easiest to backfire. --- 1.4 billion USD pressed on short positions, that's really crazy. --- If this time fails, it will be another whale slaughter show.

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MetaMisfit

· 14h ago

$140 million dumped on the shorts, this guy is really starving mad Playing with 20x leverage so aggressively, bankruptcy is just a blink away Gambler's mentality, insisting on going against the market, waiting to be liquidated Such a fierce move... should the market counterattack? Haha All-in on the shorts, either becoming a god or a saint, I bet he’ll find out the result very soon $140 million is really ruthless, even whales have their crashes Judging by the situation, it seems like a correction is coming, but playing with such high leverage is indeed quite exciting The crypto gambling dog is true to its nature, this order is either a gift or instant wealth, no middle ground

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MEV_Whisperer

· 14h ago

$140 million short? This guy is really ruthless, not just playing around. Using 20x leverage to go all-in on three coins, his risk awareness is truly top-notch. Honestly, I think it's just gambler's mentality. If that $69 million BTC short gets liquidated... sigh, just thinking about it hurts. Whether to recover the losses this time is the real question. It's that whale movement theory again. I think, more likely, it's just the team cutting the meat. Don't follow the herd, everyone. What does such a fierce short indicate? Is the market really without support, or is it just pure chaos? This move looks aggressive, but I think the probability is a bit uncertain. Usually, those who dare to do this die the fastest. With a position of $140 million, if they push it up, they won't even be able to cry. Don't be fooled or scared away.

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