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short position
Coverage of short position in the Nexus archive.
- Ethereum whale who shorted October 2025 crash opens $19.7M ETH short position
An Ethereum whale opened a $19.7M ETH short position ahead of a potential October 2025 crash. Ether’s technical setup suggests a possible drop to $1,375, which could generate $2.39M in unrealized profits for the whale.
- Trader Opens $50.6M BTC Short Before Trump’s Crypto Speech
An anonymous trader opened a $50.6M short position on BTC perpetual futures on Hyperliquid ahead of President Trump’s crypto speech. The leveraged bet, noted in the 10-16x range, sparked debates about market conviction or insider information.