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A crypto whale expands its short positions to $243M in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, betting on price declines across all three. A well-known crypto whale has increased its leveraged short positions in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). This action has pushed the whale’s total short exposure to approximately $243 million. The increased positions come after the sale of 255 Bitcoin to open short positions, indicating a belief that the prices of these cryptocurrencies will decline. Crypto Whale Expanded Short Positions Across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana The whale’s new positions include 1,899 Bitcoin, valued at around $168 million, with 10x leverage. The Ethereum position consists of 18,527.53 ETH, valued at approximately $56 million, using 15x leverage. The whale who sold 255 $BTC to open short positions has further increased its positions in $BTC (10x), $ETH (15x), and $SOL (20x). The combined position is currently valued at $243M: – 1,899 $BTC ($168M)– 18,527.5298 $ETH ($56M)– 151,209.08 $SOL ($19M)… https://t.co/RaoKfuHTrO pic.twitter.com/1bG6y8RIrH — Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) December 23, 2025 Additionally, the whale holds 151,209.08 Solana, worth about $19 million, with 20x leverage. These combined positions total $243 million, indicating a significant increase in exposure. This large-scale short bet shows that the whale expects a decline in the market prices of these assets. The positions are leveraged, meaning the potential gains and losses are both amplified. By taking on more exposure, the whale is increasing its risk, but also its potential reward if the market moves in their favor. These positions suggest that the whale is taking a high-conviction approach, rather than using a hedge strategy. It signals confidence in the expectation that prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana will fall. However, the risk of significant losses remains if the market turns against this position. Ethereum and Solana: Smaller, Yet Significant Positions Ethereum…

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Filed under: News - @ December 23, 2025 3:21 pm