#WhaleBitcoin Market Overview
Bitcoin whales are aggressively increasing leveraged short positions, with notable trades recorded between June 28 and July 8, 2025. On July 7, a whale added 257.45 BTC ($26.77M) to its short portfolio at $107,926 per BTC, using 40x leverage. This follows earlier whale activity, including a $80M short position boost on July 6 and a $118.8M trade on July 7 morning.
BTC Whale Boosts Short Position
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Key Drivers of Market Discussion
Bearish whale activity is countered by strong institutional support. Major factors include:
• Macro pressures: Trump's 25% tariffs on Japan/South Korea raise economic uncertainty.
• Whale liquidation zones: High-leverage shorts cluster near $113K–$118K, amplifying volatility risks.
• Institutional buying: BlackRock's accumulation of 700,000 BTC and Strategy's $4.2B ATM plan signal long-term bullish confidence.
• Market structure: BTC recently dipped below $108K, triggering $26M in liquidations and testing key support le