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$81M Profit on 50x Leverage—Insane Timing or Insider Trader?

Written By Dishita Malvania
Fact Checked by Dhara Chavda
Published 2025-03-05·Updated 1 year ago
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$81M Profit on 50x Leverage—Insane Timing or Insider Trader?

A crypto trader just pulled off an insanely perfectly timed trade, pocketing a mind-blowing $81 million in profit. He bet against Ethereum right before Trump dropped a bombshell about new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. The market did exactly what you’d expect—ETH prices dropped, and this guy’s profits went through the roof.

As $ETH drops, the whale who shorted $ETH with 50x leverage is now sitting on an unrealized profit of over $81M!

The whale has already started closing part of short positions to lock in profits.https://t.co/8utezkrdPy pic.twitter.com/edRVWAnQzf

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) March 4, 2025

The trader used 50x leverage, meaning a tiny 2% swing the wrong way could’ve wiped him out completely. But instead of crashing and burning, he hit the jackpot. It’s almost like he had a crystal ball telling him what was coming.

And if you think that’s just a lucky break, hold on. Back in March, one trader also made $6.8 million by going long on Bitcoin and Ethereum right before Trump’s “Crypto Strategic Reserve” announcement. 

He had deposited $5.9 million, opened $200 million worth of leveraged positions, and then closed them right after Trump’s tweet, locking in massive profits.

That’s two perfectly timed trades, both placed just minutes before major government decisions went public. Naturally, people are suspicious. Some analysts are flat-out calling it insider trading, arguing there’s no way someone could be this lucky. Others think they might just have an uncanny ability to read the market. 

Whatever the case, one thing is crystal clear—this trader just pulled off one of the most legendary crypto moves of the year, and the entire market is watching to see what he does next.

Also Read: Trader Profits $7M in One Day from 50x Leverage on BTC, ETH

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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