Ethereum Updates: Major Investor's Bold Margin Strategy Aims to Weather Market Fluctuations

A prominent crypto whale, often referred to as the "100% Win Rate Whale," has ramped up its short bets on both

and , reflecting a strong focus on risk control amid turbulent market swings. Blockchain analyst Ai Yi (@ai_9684xtpa) disclosed that the whale’s counterpart recently deposited 1 million as additional margin for a BTC short, pushing the liquidation threshold up to $118,409. This adjustment comes as the position now sits at an unrealized loss of $4.07 million, with just $2,400 left before a potential liquidation event, according to a .

The whale’s approach also covers Ethereum, where it holds a short position of 3,464.4

, currently valued at $14.27 million. This trade, opened five hours ago, has an entry price of $4,120.06, illustrating the whale’s significant exposure to ETH price shifts, as mentioned in a . These maneuvers highlight the whale’s influence in the perpetual futures space, where effective margin strategies and liquidity buffers are vital to prevent forced liquidations.

The recent increase in collateral for the BTC short demonstrates a defensive tactic. By adding 1 million USDC to the margin, the trader has managed to postpone immediate liquidation risk as long as BTC stays under $118,409. Still, experts warn that any further price rally could quickly diminish this safety margin. "This is more about prudent margin management than a directional bet," Ai Yi commented, stressing the importance of maintaining strong collateral in crypto trading, as detailed in a

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At the same time, the whale’s substantial ETH short—worth over $14 million—marks it as a major force in Ethereum’s derivatives market. With an entry price of $4,120.06, the whale appears to be betting on a drop in ETH’s price, though the current $14.27 million valuation suggests the position is already experiencing some unrealized losses. Such large shorts can sway market sentiment, especially in highly leveraged environments.

These actions unfold during a period of heightened crypto market volatility, with perpetual futures contracts drawing attention from both institutional and individual traders. The BTC short’s closeness to liquidation underscores how fragile leveraged trades can be during rapid price movements. Coinotag analysts emphasized that this scenario highlights the critical need for strict risk management, particularly in markets where leverage can magnify both profits and losses.