When on-chain data draws a steep curve in the dead of night, a move by a giant whale often signals that market sentiment is about to shift.
On-chain data in the early morning captured a quietly occurring major asset transfer: a cryptocurrency whale known as 'Brother Ma Ji' suddenly reduced its holdings by 786 ETH, cashing out nearly $3 million.
This operation reduced its holdings to 3144 ETH (approximately $9.69 million), but what is more striking is that the liquidation price of its position after the reduction is exposed at $3042.74, just a step away from the current market price.
If the market falls by about 0.9% more, it could trigger forced liquidations. This is not a simple profit-taking but a meticulously calculated risk restructuring.
1 Analysis of whale activities: the ruthless logic of risk management
A close analysis of 'Brother Ma Ji's' recent actions shows that this is by no means an emotional sell-off. On-chain data indicates that after the reduction, his leveraged risk exposure sharply narrowed, and the liquidity buffer almost disappeared.
Every 1% fluctuation is crucial for position survival; survival strategies have replaced value strategies as the primary goal.
This kind of operation is not uncommon among whales. Looking back at October, Brother Ma Ji’s high-leverage positions on Hyperliquid faced consecutive liquidations, accumulating losses of up to 53.62 million USD within the month. At that time, his trading strategy repeatedly involved quickly reopening positions after forced liquidations, ultimately exhausting his leveraged funds.
2 Not just an individual case, but a market barometer
Brother Ma Ji's behavior reflects the overall tendency of large funds in the current market environment. As the market declines, many whales are choosing to reduce their positions to avoid risks.
Data shows that in the past month, four major whales have collectively sold nearly 200,000 ETH, creating significant downward pressure on the market.
Even some well-known institutions have joined this trend. The Ethereum Foundation, Jump Trading, and others have recently shown significant reductions in their holdings. This collective action indicates that large funds are highly alert to current market risks.
At the same time, Bitcoin whales are also accelerating their sell-offs. In the past 30 days, long-term Bitcoin holders have sold approximately 815,000 Bitcoins, the highest selling activity since the beginning of 2024.
3 The dangerous game of high-leverage trading
The trading history of 'Brother Ma Ji' is almost a textbook on high-leverage risks. During the market volatility in October, he not only faced multiple liquidations but also quickly reopened a 25x leveraged long position after getting liquidated, ultimately leading to huge losses.
This high-leverage trading model is not uncommon in the crypto world. Trader James Wynn also suffered significant losses during the recent market fluctuations, as his 40x leveraged BTC long position was completely liquidated the day after it was opened.
High leverage amplifies the sensitivity of profits and losses; any slight market fluctuation can trigger a liquidation. When a position is at an extremely sensitive edge, even professional players find it difficult to control the situation.
4 The survival rules for ordinary investors
In the face of major whale movements, ordinary investors should avoid blindly following the trend. Your risk tolerance and capital scale are vastly different from those of whales; observation is far more important than imitation.
In the current market environment, examining one's leverage level is key. Checking whether your liquidation line is safe and maintaining a price buffer of over 30% should be the baseline.
At the same time, it's important to distinguish between signals and noise: a single reduction is just one data point, while a series of reductions may form a trend. The basic principles of value investing still apply—technical fundamentals and progress at the application level are the fundamental basis for long-term holding.
Market sentiment indicators show that negative discussions regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have surged, and the positive/negative sentiment ratio has significantly declined, indicating that negative sentiment is dominating the market.
As the market continues to fluctuate, more whales are facing challenges. Data shows that there are not a few addresses facing liquidation risks similar to 'Brother Ma Ji', and the 3040 USD range has become a key battleground for Ethereum.
In the coming days, if the market further dips, we may witness more reduction actions aimed at self-preservation. This is not a collapse of faith but rather a survival instinct in a risky market.
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