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Story: ‘Trump Insider’ Bitcoin OG Doubles Down – Why His $234M Short Has Traders on Edge

By Sakamoto Nashi

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The Whale’s Recent Moves. The so-called “Trump insider” has made waves in the market by moving a significant amount of…

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A History of Bearish Moves. This whale’s track record has fueled the market’s attention.

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Market Reaction: Will Bitcoin Retest $100,000?. The timing of the whale’s trades has sparked a lively debate among traders.

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What Does This Mean for Bitcoin?. Despite the market’s cautious optimism, Bitcoin’s post-halving behavior and the actions of…

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Conclusion: Is Another Correction Coming?. The question on everyone’s mind is whether Bitcoin’s recent recovery is just a temporary rebound…

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Bitcoin (BTC) has recently made a slight recovery, rebounding to $108,300, up 0.49% in the last 24 hours.

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The so-called “Trump insider” has made waves in the market by moving a significant amount of Bitcoin and placing a substantial short position.

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On October 21, 2025, he also placed a new $234 million short position on BTC through the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid (HYPE).

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This whale’s track record has fueled the market’s attention. During the Trump-China tariff dispute, he made a significant profit of $200 million by shorting Bitcoin.

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In fact, the whale’s influence is so substantial that his movements in the derivatives market can shift sentiment.

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The timing of the whale’s trades has sparked a lively debate among traders. Some believe that the recent Bitcoin rally has already reached its peak, while others are more…

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Crypto market sentiment is currently neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index sitting at 50 and Bitcoin dominance hovering around 60%.

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Despite the market’s cautious optimism, Bitcoin’s post-halving behavior and the actions of long-term holders have kept price fluctuations relatively mild.

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The Bitcoin OG's $234 million short bet has traders on edge, as it suggests a potential market correction in the near future.

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