Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Whales' $182M Long Faces $112K Short Liquidation Showdown

A 100% win-rate Bitcoin whale has amplified its leveraged long position in BTC to $182 million, signaling aggressive confidence in the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory. According to on-chain data, the whale—identified as a high-frequency trader with a flawless track record—escalated its leverage 13-fold, adding fresh positions at $115,000. The move comes as Bitcoin hovers near $111,800, just above a critical resistance zone of $112,000–$114,000, where a wave of short liquidations could catalyze a rally, according to a TradingView report.

The whale's strategy aligns with broader market dynamics. Bitcoin has stabilized above its 200-day moving average ($108,200), a key support level, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 48 suggests neutral momentum, indicating room for upward movement before overbought conditions set in. Analysts note that a breakout above the 50-day and 100-day moving averages—currently at $112,400 and $114,100, respectively—could propel BTC toward $118,000–$120,000, a historically significant range for profit-taking.

Whale activity has intensified across the crypto market. A separate whale, 0xC50a, opened a 40x long position on 149 BTC (worth $16.65 million) and a 10x long on 284,501 HYPE tokens ($12.49 million), reflecting renewed bullish sentiment. Meanwhile, wallet 0xc2a3, another 100% win-rate trader, expanded its BTC holdings to $170.46 million and added $167.35 million in ETH, amassing nearly $30 million in unrealized gains, according to a BeInCrypto article. These actions underscore a shift in risk appetite among institutional players, with leveraged longs now accounting for 51.98% of the BTC market, per Crypto.news.

The Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cuts in 2025 also loom as a catalyst. Analysts at Aptus Capital Advisors predict two cuts in 2025, which could spur risk-on behavior in crypto markets, as noted in the on-chain data. However, not all whale activity is bullish. A $11 billion whale who previously profited $200 million shorting Bitcoin during the October 10 crash has reopened a $235 million short position, according to a CoinCentral report. This position faces liquidation if BTC breaches $112,368, creating a tug-of-war between long and short factions.

Market structure analysis reveals Bitcoin's consolidation below the $117,500 resistance level, a barrier that has repeatedly capped rallies since mid-2025, according to a TradingView analysis. Traders are closely watching whether sustained whale accumulation can drive a breakout. "Whales don't move $20M+ onto a DEX with 6x leverage unless they're front-running a narrative," one X user noted, highlighting the perceived strategic intent behind these trades.

The implications extend beyond BTC. Whale 0x71a0 has secured $5 million in unrealized profits across ETH, SOL, PUMP, and FARTCOIN, while Abraxas Capital's addresses on Hyperliquid have swollen their BTC short positions to $1.24 billion, according to the on-chain data. These movements reflect a broader reallocation of capital, with some whales rotating into altcoins as others double down on Bitcoin.

Despite the bullish bets, risks remain. The whale with the $182 million BTC long faces a liquidation price near $53,000, a stark contrast to its current entry point. Similarly, new Bitcoin whales collectively hold $6.95 billion in unrealized losses as BTC trades below its average cost basis of $113,000.

The coming sessions will test whether whale-driven optimism can overcome macroeconomic uncertainties. With leveraged positions primed to amplify price swings, even minor volatility could trigger cascading liquidations or a parabolic surge. For now, the 100% win-rate whale's aggressive leverage suggests a conviction that Bitcoin's next leg higher is imminent.