2026-01-09 23:34:03

Small account performance: this trader made a fortune by shorting

Account 0x58bro has fewer than 200 followers on the X platform, but recently made a killing by shorting crypto assets—cumulative unrealized profit has exceeded $2.27 million. The main short targets include mainstream altcoins such as ENA, S, and LTC.

More aggressively, he recently投入 $1 million into the Hyperliquid platform, with his ETH short position now expanded to $8 million. Whether this move is a strategic increase or has other intentions remains to be seen. The actions of whales in the derivatives market often reveal the true attitude of market participants about the future trend.

ENA2,13%

LTC1,23%

ETH2,22%

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SatsStacking

· 01-12 22:39

$2.27 million floating profit? Tough guy, this is what it means to make a living with technology. If this short position blows up, it would be a disaster. An 8 million ETH short position, this guy is betting big. Small accounts have less burden, dare to place heavy bets. Who really calls the shots in the market now? Just look at the movements of these whales. Adding positions and throwing money in—either confidence or throwing a tantrum. This is the charm of derivatives; you can either lose everything or get rich. Fans with less than 200 followers causing such a stir—there's really something here. If shorts can make so much money, it means someone is taking the other side. When will this market finally settle down?

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SandwichVictim

· 01-11 06:26

2.27 million unrealized profit? Impossible, I need to see on-chain data with my own eyes to believe it --- Investing 1 million directly turns into an 8 million position, this leverage strategy is really outrageous --- Less than 200 followers but earning so much, it shows that retail investors' money has all gone to him haha --- ETH short positions are so large, let's see if they get liquidated later --- So many people are shorting on the contract platform, does that mean it's really going to fall? --- A small account can earn 2.27 million and still dare to add more, either a master or a gambler --- Is Hyperliquid's platform so popular lately? Are everyone there playing short? --- Why does it feel like everyone is shorting now? Is it time to think in the opposite direction? --- Relying on shorting to turn around is indeed exciting, but with an 8 million position, liquidation means losing everything --- Does this guy really have vision or just happened to hit the right rhythm? Worth continuous observation

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GateUser-1a2ed0b9

· 01-10 00:03

Damn, an 8 million short position? This guy really isn’t afraid of death. With such a fierce short, I suspect there’s a counterattack coming. The smallest accounts always turn around the craziest... worth learning from. Made a huge profit? Why do I feel like a crash is coming? ETH shorting with so many contracts, if it rebounds... just wait and see the show. Less than 200 followers but causing such a stir, this is a true hunter. 2.27 million floating profit? Paper wealth, only what ends up in the pocket counts. Is this a boost of confidence or gambling... feels pretty risky. Small retail investors can be crazier than institutions.

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StableCoinKaren

· 01-09 23:55

Whoa, 2.27 million in unrealized gains? The feeling of a small account making a comeback, this just cracked me up haha --- 8 million ETH short? Bro, are you betting on us continuing to fall or what... --- Less than 200 followers but making such a big splash, really got some skills --- Hyperliquid投入百万，这哥们不是赌徒就是看透了什么 --- ENA and LTC short together? Not bad at picking targets --- Talking about 2.27 million in unrealized gains... what if it turns into a loss? Has this account experienced a margin call or not --- Just wondering how these micro-celebrities are catching this wave of dividends, luck or some research involved --- 8 million position size, this bet is pretty heavy, gotta keep an eye on what happens next

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MetaMuskRat

· 01-09 23:51

$2.27 million unrealized profit, less than 200 fans? This guy is really ruthless, a true example of making a fortune quietly. 8 million ETH short... What if it suddenly skyrockets in the opposite direction? That’s a bit exciting. Small accounts causing big events, it seems that whether you trade or not has little to do with the number of fans, purely based on technique and courage. Is this increased position really full of confidence, or is it betting on continued decline? Need to keep an eye on how things develop. NFA, but it feels like if this aggressive move backfires, it’s going to hurt a lot, an 8 million position...

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