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Story: $1B Bitcoin Short Backfires as Market Rebounds Strongly

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Bitcoin’s recent price action has been nothing short of dramatic. After briefly touching an all-time high of $111,689 on May 23rd, the leading cryptocurrency dropped by nearly 4%…

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However, what seemed like a textbook short play quickly unraveled. Instead of a clean breakdown, Bitcoin rebounded strongly.

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The spotlight now turns to a major player who made two massive bets—one bullish, one bearish—and lost big on both.

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Then came a surprising twist. Just one day later, the same whale flipped bearish—opening a nearly $1 billion short position.

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Despite the whale’s misstep, data from CryptoQuant reveals that the broader market is showing signs of renewed strength. Taker Buy Volume across exchanges soared past $110.

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Yet not everyone is convinced. Despite Bitcoin’s bounce, the short side of the market remains crowded. On Binance, around 61.

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But this imbalance in sentiment could backfire. According to liquidation data from Coinglass, there's a significant liquidity cluster at $108,478, with over $68 million in…

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If history is any guide, this setup looks increasingly familiar. Market veterans will recall similar scenarios where bearish traders were overwhelmed by sudden buying pressure.

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In essence, the whale’s high-risk gamble highlights how quickly sentiment can shift in crypto markets.

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For now, Bitcoin hovers near $110,000. If support holds and momentum builds, the next leg higher may not be far off.

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