#150x *150x BTC Short Nets Over 1,000% Gain as Bitcoin Slides to $76,941*
A high-leverage BTCUSDT perpetual short position has posted a gain of *1,037.99%*, according to a Binance Futures post from user "BlockchainBaller" dated May 18, 2026.
The trade was opened at *$82,293.9* with *150x leverage* and closed with Bitcoin trading at *$76,941.9*. The drop of roughly $5,350 in BTC price allowed the short position to capture a massive return due to the extreme leverage used.
*Trade Details:*
- *Pair*: BTCUSDT Perpetual
- *Direction*: Short
- *Leverage*: 150x
- *Entry Price*: $82,293.9
- *Exit Price*: $76,941.9
- *Profit*: +1,037.99%
The move reflects Bitcoin’s pullback from the $82K level earlier in the session down toward the $76K–$77K support zone. At 150x leverage, even a 6.5% move in price results in a near 1,000% gain or loss, highlighting both the potential reward and extreme risk involved.