Recently, an interesting phenomenon has been observed on the chain. An active whale continuously swept in 575 Ethereum long positions within half an hour, bringing the total position size directly to over 5500 ETH. At first glance, it seems impressive, but upon closer inspection, the account's unrealized loss has approached $400,000, and the liquidation price is firmly stuck at $2753.



This "buy more as it dips" strategy has been seen quite a few times in the community. But the question is—is this based on fundamental confidence and adding positions, or purely driven by emotional impulse? From the on-chain behavior logic, this big player is clearly betting on a short-term rebound. However, the current market sentiment is quite cold, and the risk level of leveraged longs is actually pretty high. Especially since the liquidation price isn't far from the current price, a slight market fluctuation could trigger chain liquidations.

There's something I want to say to everyone: don't blindly follow the operations of big funds. They have the depth of chips and mature strategies to absorb volatility, but us ordinary players using high leverage often end up with the common result—"whales pass by, retail traders get wiped out." Especially now, with liquidity being somewhat thin, prices can suddenly spike or dip. For those trading derivatives, you must thoroughly understand these three things: position size, leverage multiple, and liquidation price. If you can't figure it out, really don't get into this heartbeat game.

Personally, I believe Ethereum's medium to long-term logic remains solid. But the short-term bullish and bearish battles are indeed quite fierce, and this contrarian adding-on operation is basically a test of courage. If you're not a short-term trader, instead of following big players blindly, it's better to find a clear direction before acting, or gradually build positions in spot. The crypto bull market is for those who are still alive—don't exit before dawn.
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potentially_notablevip
· 12-18 22:38
Damn, I see this kind of play again... Still holding on with a 400,000 loss, is this gambler's mentality or true belief? I really can't tell. Whales are just whales, retail investors following the trend should just wait to get pierced; I've seen this routine too many times. With liquidation prices so close, one big bearish candle and it's over—how strong must your heart be to play like this? Contracts are really a ruthless game; if you don't understand the leverage and liquidation prices, don't touch them. But on the other hand, ETH still has long-term potential; it's just that the current stage is indeed risky. Rather than going all-in with big players, it's better to stagger your spot positions—staying alive is the real key.
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AirdropHunter420vip
· 12-18 22:36
Still dare to add when down 400,000? This guy is either a true believer or has a problem with his mentality. I think he's probably betting on a rebound and got carried away. The liquidation price is so close, the risk factor is high. One spike and you'll be cleared out. Don't follow the trend, really. The market sentiment is too cold right now, not suitable for high leverage trading. I'm optimistic about Ethereum long-term, but in the short term, it's really a bloodbath. This isn't a game for retail investors like us. Isn't it better to stagger into spot positions? Why gamble on this kind of rebound? Whales can withstand the pressure, but we're just playing with fire. If you don't understand your position, leverage, and liquidation price, stay away from contracts. This is definitely not a heartbeat game. Long-term optimistic, but the short-term is a battlefield. Stay sober. Living to go home is the most important thing. Getting out before dawn is always better than going bankrupt. This operation is a gamble of epic proportions. I wouldn't dare to follow. The market is so fragile, a spike can happen in minutes. Adding to your position so aggressively seems unprofessional. Probably driven by emotion. Wow, down so much and still adding? That mental toughness must be incredible. Short-term isn't my strength. Holding spot and sleeping peacefully is the way to go. Being alive in the crypto world is the most valuable. Don't start with a game over right at the beginning.
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