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Whale Alert: Major ETH Position Forced to Close in Sudden Market Pullback
On-chain tracking data highlighted by analyst Yu Jin reveals a significant liquidation event that unfolded on August 14. A sharp price movement triggered the forced closure of AguilaTrades’ substantial 21,000 ETH long exposure, wiping out approximately 4.68 million USD in collateral within minutes.
The scale of this liquidation underscores the risks associated with leveraged positions during volatile market conditions. AguilaTrades’ holdings at the address in question were caught off-guard by the rapid downside action, leading to an automated liquidation cascade.
Rather than stepping back from the market, the trader demonstrated conviction by deploying the remaining 330,000 USD in available funds to establish a fresh long position in ETH at 4,565 USD. This move suggests aggressive repositioning despite the substantial loss just incurred—a common pattern among experienced traders betting on further upside after capitulation events.
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between leveraged traders and market volatility. With Ethereum’s dynamic price action continuing to attract both retail and professional capital, liquidation events of this magnitude serve as reminders of the leverage game’s double-edged nature. Whether AguilaTrades’ follow-up position proves profitable will depend on ETH’s price trajectory in the near term.