2025-12-23 19:25:57

A whale just cashed in on a bold move—shorting Bitcoin and pulling $12.5M in profits. The execution was clean and the returns speak for themselves. Whether this signals a shift in whale positioning or just tactical profit-taking, it's the kind of play that gets market attention. These large-scale short positions can sometimes hint at broader sentiment shifts, making it worth tracking what the whales do next.

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TheMemefather

· 12-25 21:13

$12.5 million is this? The whales are just running away --- Short sellers dump the market, and they come back with the same trick? I don't understand --- While taking profits, watch out for subsequent actions, don't be led by the rhythm --- Well played, but it feels like they're digging a trap to lure retail investors --- Is this whale a true bear or just psychological warfare... --- $12.5 million in one hand, this is the pattern of top players --- Taking profits is normal, don't over-interpret emotional changes --- Crazy, why isn't there an early warning for such large orders? --- Whale movements always explain the situation better than candlestick charts --- It's the same trick again, big players cut the leeks and then run

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RugPullSurvivor

· 12-23 19:56

12.5 million dollars, this Whale's method is indeed ruthless, how did I miss it again The short positions smashed directly in this wave, feeling like there's more to play ahead The market atmosphere is going to change now, need to keep a close eye on how this guy moves next It seems that the crypto world still relies on Large Investors to guide us, and us retail investors can only follow the trend Here we go again, it's the rhythm of being played for suckers, when will it be our turn to make money?

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HalfIsEmpty

· 12-23 19:55

12.5 million, is that it? I thought there would be a bigger move. --- Instead of guessing the Whale's thoughts, it's better to check my own order. --- Large Investors are active, this fall is quite interesting. --- Is it true, is this Whale going to short now? --- Taking profits is normal, don't overinterpret. --- Honestly, who still dares to play guessing games with Large Investors? --- This order was executed so decisively, I'm more concerned about what they'll do next.

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ApeWithNoFear

· 12-23 19:52

$12.5 million, this Whale's move is quite significant --- Short positions dumping? Or is it really a bearish outlook? Such level of action indeed speaks volumes --- Here we go again, the market shakes whenever the Whale moves, annoying isn't it? --- Just cut losses and run, learned that --- A signal of changing sentiment? Hard to say, anyway I'm still hodling --- $12.5 million in profit sounds simple, but who thinks about the risks behind it --- Is this telling us something? Or is the Whale just having fun --- Ah, the Large Investors are dumping, and the retail investors are catching a falling knife? Same old routine

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FlashLoanPhantom

· 12-23 19:39

12.5 million just like that? The Whale isn't going to start dumping again, right? --- Short positions are taking profits, is the market about to rebound? --- I feel like this Whale is testing the market's bottom line. --- Waiting to see the follow-up operations, this is the signal. --- Earning so much and still daring to move? That's really bold. --- It's the same old routine with shorting and taking profits. --- It's already 12.5 million, do we still need to keep an eye on their Wallet? 😂 --- What does this mean? Does someone know something? --- Just hoping it won't come back for another wave. --- It feels like the market sentiment is about to change. --- If the Whale leaves, what will happen to the other dead fish following suit?

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ETH_Maxi_Taxi

· 12-23 19:38

12.5 million and he ran away? The Whale got scared --- Shorting Bitcoin can still make so much profit, why didn't I have this insight? --- This Whale threw up his hands and left, next step is to see what coin he buys, that's interesting --- Taking profits is not a bad thing, but it feels like there's more to come --- Short positions are so aggressive, is the crypto world about to change? --- 12.5 million US dollars is enough for the Whale to enjoy a good time for a while --- It feels like this wave of shorting is just an appetizer, the real big moves are still to come.

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