Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Whale's $300M Bet Suggests Institutional Shift to Leverage Strategies

A mysterious Bitcoin whale known for an unbroken streak of profitable leveraged trades has further amplified its long position in the cryptocurrency, pushing its total exposure to nearly $300 million, according to on-chain analyst Ai Auntie. Early on October 26, the "100% Win Rate Whale" added 173.6 BTC to its holdings, raising its BTC long position to 1,482.9 BTC—valued at $165 million—with an average entry price of $110,680.10. Combined with its ETH long position of $132 million, the whale's total notional value now exceeds $296 million, though it currently holds an unrealized gain of $2.97 million, according to Lookonchain.

The whale's aggressive accumulation follows a series of strategic moves over the past week. As of October 24, its BTC long position had already surpassed $144 million, while its ETH long position stood at $129 million, totaling $274 million in exposure. Despite this, the position shifted from profit to a $384,000 floating loss by that date, Lookonchain reported. This volatility highlights the whale's active liquidity management, as it alternates between long and short positions to capitalize on market fluctuations.

On the short side, the whale briefly increased its BTC short exposure to 666 coins ($74.43 million) on October 25, though it now faces an unrealized loss of $1.17 million, Lookonchain noted. This contrasts with its recent success in liquidating a $835,000 profit after eight consecutive winning trades in late October, as reported by Coinotag. The whale's systematic approach, characterized by precise timing and risk control, has drawn attention from analysts, though they caution that past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

The whale's ETH long position also saw a significant boost on October 24, when it took a 5x leveraged position of $62.4 million, making it the second-largest ETH long on Hyperliquid. This move, with an entry price of $3,862.37, currently yields an unrealized profit of $240,000, according to Lookonchain.

While the whale's actions underscore confidence in Bitcoin's long-term trajectory, market dynamics remain unpredictable. Analysts note that the whale's strategy relies on real-time data and liquidity adjustments rather than speculative forecasts. As the crypto market navigates regulatory and macroeconomic uncertainties, the whale's continued activity could signal broader institutional interest in leveraged trading strategies.