2026-01-18 13:31:06

On-chain data shows that a large holder with over 255 BTC recently adjusted their trading strategy. This whale investor also initiated aggressive moves—shorting DASH with 5x leverage and then switching to go long on DOGE with 10x leverage.

Interestingly, beyond these short-term speculative actions, the whale still maintains a bullish stance on BTC, ETH, and SOL. According to on-chain tracking data, the long positions in these mainstream cryptocurrencies are currently worth approximately $457 million. However, due to market volatility, they are already showing an unrealized loss of $3.3 million.

The movements of such large holders often reflect a shift in market sentiment—some are aggressively shorting or longing specific coins for short-term gains, yet they are reluctant to reduce their confidence in mainstream assets. Whether this is a strategic adjustment or risk hedging remains to be seen, and the subsequent developments are worth watching.

BTC-2,54%

DASH-19,76%

DOGE-1,9%

ETH-3,89%

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InscriptionGriller

· 5h ago

255 BTC are still playing 5x10x leverage there, really bored, this is what you call the happiness of the wealthy, you wouldn't understand. A paper loss of 3.3 million and I don't blink, while I'm still worried about a 50 yuan contract fee. DASH and DOGE, these two things, are purely gambling mentality, the real chips are still on mainstream coins, smart people. Looking at his recent moves, it's more like betting on who will rise next rather than hedging. Market sentiment is indeed changing, but who the hell really understands it?

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GasGuzzler

· 01-18 13:59

This guy is really greedy, going all-in with leverage while holding onto mainstream coins. Isn't this a classic case of greed swallowing the snake? Still playing with 10x leverage while being over 3 million in floating loss—are they really tough or just crazy... Betting on DOGE with more than 255 Bitcoins—how big must their heart be? Honestly, they want to catch the short-term quick profits and fear missing out on long-term gains. In the end... the account is wiped clean with one click. Watching this kind of big player’s moves is satisfying, but I really feel for them with a floating loss of 3.3 million. Why bother?

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MetaverseHobo

· 01-18 13:48

Whale's move this time: in the left hand, 10x DOGE, in the right hand, 5x short DASH. Basically, it's a gamble on short-term fluctuations. They still have to hold on tightly to mainstream coins and not let go, really going all-in on hedging.

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TeaTimeTrader

· 01-18 13:46

Whale's move this time is truly brilliant. One hand is betting on the market with 10x leverage on DOGE, while the other is holding tightly onto BTC without letting go. Truly both righteous and evil... This guy is still so calm despite a paper loss of 3.3 million. I’m impressed. If it were me, I would have already lost my mind. DASH being shorted so aggressively—does that mean they really look down on it, or is there another deeper meaning? 255 Bitcoins—just thinking about it makes me a bit social anxious... This move definitely reflects something; need to ponder it. This is probably the game rule for big players. Small investors can only follow the trend and operate blindly. They hedge and fight at the same time.

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SmartContractRebel

· 01-18 13:41

Is the whale hedging risks or really bearish on altcoins? Using DOGE to leverage ten times is a bit crazy. A floating loss of 3.3 million still managing to hold the main coin positions—how tough must that mentality be? What did DASH do to upset him? Suddenly getting shorted with 5x leverage. Mainstream coins are hard to move, short-term leverage trading for gains—this guy is probably just throwing a tantrum. 255 BTC holders playing this game—what does that say? ... There really are no good news in the market anymore? Bullish on DOGE, bearish on DASH—this logic I just can't understand. A floating loss of 3.3 million compared to 457 million isn't much, but this operation carries too much risk.

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EyeOfTheTokenStorm

· 01-18 13:34

According to my quantitative model, this guy's operational logic is actually very clear—short-term trading for quick gains, holding mainstream assets for the long term, a typical hedging mindset. The question is, is it really necessary to use 10x leverage on DOGE? I feel a bit distressed about the floating loss of 3.3 million, but based on historical data, true institutional players never care about such paper losses. The key point is that he is still holding BTC, ETH, and SOL, which shows confidence in the future market. Speaking of which, going so aggressive as to use 10x leverage to go long on DOGE is almost reckless unless it's a risk hedge. Everyone, don't be fooled by this kind of operation—first, clarify whether you're hedging or gambling. Even large holders with 255 Bitcoins dare to play like this, so retail investors need to think carefully. Such strategic adjustments are common during bull-bear transitions, but for us, it's a signal—the market is still searching for direction.

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RiddleMaster

· 01-18 13:32

255 Bitcoin are still playing with 10x leverage on DOGE, really have too much idle money DASH directly shorted 5x, is there some insider information? 45.7 million floating loss 3.3 million, now that's real mental toughness, I already lost my mind It seems to be hedging risk, but this trading style is indeed a bit outrageous Holding onto mainstream coins tightly, short-term coins engaging in crazy gambling, this is the true mindset of harvesting the leeks

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