Key Takeaways:
Bitcoin jumps to $108,000 amid rising risk-on sentiment and US-China trade optimism.
A whale wallet opens a $54.5 million BTC long at 20x leverage, likely linked to Hyperliquid trader James Wynn.
Analysts expect BTC to break all-time highs within 1–2 weeks, mirroring recent S&P 500 and gold breakouts.
Bitcoin Nears All-Time High as Whale Opens $54.5M Long Amid Market Momentum
Bitcoin surged to $108,000 on June 9, lifted by bullish macro signals and a bold $54.5 million leveraged position by a newly funded whale wallet. Analysts now predict BTC could break its all-time high within 1–2 weeks, driven by parallels to recent breakouts in gold and the S&P 500.
Whale Trader Goes 20x Long on Bitcoin
A new wallet, identified as “0x1f25,” executed one of 2025’s most aggressive trades: a 511.5 BTC position on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid using 20x leverage and $10M USDC in margin. The entry price was $106,538 with a liquidation level of $88,141.
The trader is currently up $11,000 in paper profits — a calculated bet that follows a string of high-profile losses by James Wynn, a well-known Hyperliquid trader. Wynn previously suffered $124 million in liquidations but is known for quickly re-entering large positions.
Macroeconomic Boost: US-China Trade Talks
BTC’s surge coincides with fresh optimism from US-China trade negotiations in London, where talks may ease tech export restrictions and improve access to rare earth minerals. Risk assets, including US equities, responded positively — helping push BTC higher.
Analysts: BTC to Break ATH in 1–2 Weeks
Analysts see Bitcoin’s setup mimicking breakout structures in gold and the S&P 500. Ted Pillows believes BTC could break above $110K within 1–2 weeks if it clears horizontal resistance.
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Citigroup have all revised their year-end equity targets upward, with Goldman citing an “optimistic growth outlook.” Analysts believe crypto is now reflecting that same sentiment.
$150K Target in Sight
If BTC does hit a new all-time high, some forecasts suggest a $150,000 price target by year-end. For the whale trader behind wallet 0x1f25, that could mean a $22.5M profit — or 225% ROI on the $10 million margin bet.
