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Leverage Reconfigures in Q1: DeFi Recovers, CeFi Quietly Expands, Treasury Debt Mounts
5.6.2025
Galaxy’s latest report shows crypto leverage fell overall, but structural shifts in DeFi, CeFi and treasury financing signal rising interdependence and hidden risk
Crypto leverage trader James Wynn loses $25M on Bitcoin bet
5.6.2025
Hyperliquid leverage trader James Wynn has claimed the market is being manipulated against him after he was liquidated for 240 Bitcoin, worth $25 million
Crypto leverage trader James Wynn loses $25M on Bitcoin bet
5.6.2025
Hyperliquid leverage trader James Wynn has claimed the market is being manipulated against him after he was liquidated for 240 Bitcoin, worth $25 million
Galaxy Report: Crypto Lending Dips Slightly, Bitcoin Treasuries, Futures Drive New Leverage
4.6.2025
Crypto leverage diversified significantly in Q1 2025, moving beyond traditional lending as corporate bitcoin purchases and futures markets gained prominence, according to a Galaxy Digital report published June 4. Galaxy Study Dives Deep Into the Shifting Trends of Crypto Leverage in Q1 2025 Galaxy...
How James Wynn's $100M Implosion Is Familiar Leverage Tale
2.6.2025
The trader suffered a nine-figure loss despite bitcoin remaining fairly flat in terms of price action
Crypto's Most Watched Whale Gets Fully Liquidated After Placing Billions in Risky Bets
31.5.2025
Wynn’s high-leverage crypto trades on Hyperliquid resulted in a net loss of over $17 million and captivated the community
Hyperliquid trader James Wynn goes ‘all-in’ on $1.25B Bitcoin Long
24.5.2025
Well-known Hyperliquid trader James Wynn has increased his 40x leverage long Bitcoin bet to $1.25 billion after closing his $PEPE position for a $25.2 million profit.On May 24, Lookonchain reported that Wynn entered an 11,588 BTC position with an average entry price of $108,243 and a liquidation...
Crypto Market Sees $300M Liquidations as Trump Tariff Threats Flush Late Bulls
23.5.2025
The leverage flush happened as crypto prices quickly dropped on renewed trade war fears, with BTC slipping 3% from near record highs
Crypto Trader Opens $1.1B Long Bitcoin Bet on Hyperliquid Using 40X Leverage
22.5.2025
The trade marks a new phase of capital migration from centralized finance to DeFi — one where whales, not just retail, are willing to place big bets outside the traditional system
Hyperliquid sees $1.1B Bitcoin long bet opened at 40x leverage
22.5.2025
A crypto whale has expanded an existing 40x leverage long Bitcoin bet to $1.1 billion on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, which has stunned the crypto community and is believed to be the first-ever position exceeding $1 billion on the platform.The X account “James Wynn” claims...
Bitcoin hits new highs in the absence of ‘unhealthy’ leverage use — Will the rally continue?
21.5.2025
Key takeaways:Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and low leverage suggest the BTC rally has room to grow.US Federal Reserve liquidity and weak bond sales support a Bitcoin push beyond $110,000.Bitcoin (BTC) was unable to sustain its bullish momentum after reaching a new all-time high of $109,827 on May...
VARA Fortifies Controls on Crypto Margin Trading in Dubai, Refreshes Rulebook
19.5.2025
VARA has introduced greater leverage controls and collateralization requirements through provisions in its Broker-Deal and Exchange Rulebooks
Lyft to Leverage Solana DePIN Project Hivemapper Through Bee Maps
16.5.2025
Lyft, a ride-sharing company with over 2 million drivers, will leverage Hivemapper, a Solana-based DePIN application, as a low-level, street-focused mapping solution. Lyft will implement solutions provided by Bee Maps, a company that utilizes Hivemapper-based software. Lyft Partners With Bee Maps...
Kraken Launches FX Perpetual Futures With 20x Leverage on EUR, GBP Pairs
19.4.2025
Crypto exchange Kraken has launched FX perpetual futures (FX perps) on its Kraken Pro platform, introducing real-time trading for EUR/USD and GBP/USD pairs with up to 20x leverage. These instruments, pegged to Dxfeed’s Composite Forex Index, offer continuous trading without expiration and function...
Binance Flags Dangerous Mantra’s OM Volatility With Leverage Cut Months Before Crash
14.4.2025
OM token’s sudden crash unleashed widespread cross-exchange liquidations, prompting a swift Binance response as traders faced halted profits and escalating concerns over tokenomics integrity. OM Token Plunge Triggers Binance Alert With Cross-Exchange Liquidation Fallout Crypto exchange Binance...
Max Keiser: BRICS Will Leverage Gold Stablecoin to Counter Dollar Hegemony
24.3.2025
Max Keiser stated that BRICS, driven by China, Russia, and India, will push the adoption of a gold-backed stablecoin to fight a hegemonic U.S. dollar stablecoin. The former will have the advantage of being inflation-resistant, he assessed. Max Keiser Declares BRICS Will Leverage to Fight the U.S....
Crypto Whale Who Made Millions on Leverage Trading Is a Convicted Fraudster: ZachXBT
21.3.2025
Crypto Whale Who Made Millions on Leverage Trading Is a Convicted Fraudster: ZachXBT
40x Leverage, Millions on the Line—Meet the Trader Betting Big Against BTC
16.3.2025
This weekend, a trader on Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, has been making waves with an eye-catching bitcoin short position. Using 40x leverage, the trader’s bet carries a notional value of approximately $379 million—enough to turn plenty of heads in the crypto...
Bitcoin whale bets $368M with 40x leverage on BTC decline ahead of FOMC
16.3.2025
A Bitcoin whale is wagering hundreds of millions on Bitcoin’s short-term decline, ahead of a week filled with key economic reports that may significantly impact Bitcoin’s price trajectory and risk appetite among investors.A large crypto investor, or whale, has opened a 40x leveraged...
Bybit CEO on ‘brutal’ $4M Hyperliquid loss: Lower leverage as positions grow
13.3.2025
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou commented on a recent $4 million loss suffered by decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid due to an Ether whale’s high-leverage trade, noting that centralized exchanges (CEXs) face similar challenges.On March 12, a crypto investor walked away with $1.8 million and forced...