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 Bitcoin whale bets $368M with 40x leverage on BTC decline ahead of FOMC Cointelegraph 16 Mar 2025

Bitcoin whale bets $368M with 40x leverage on BTC decline ahead of FOMC 🐋

A notable Bitcoin whale has opened a 40x leveraged short position, betting $368 million on Bitcoin's potential decline ahead of key economic reports. These reports, including the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, could influence Bitcoin's price and investors' risk appetite.

Leveraged positions involve using borrowed funds to possibly increase profit or loss, making the practice risky. The whale's position will face liquidation if Bitcoin's price goes over $85,592. Despite a $200,000 loss in funding fees, the investor has realized over $2 million in profits.

Trading with leverage remains popular, with some traders previously making substantial profits. The FOMC meeting could signal market shifts, with analysts indicating that Bitcoin needs to close above $81,000 to avoid downward pressures.

Source: cointelegraph.com ↗

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