Four-Time ETH Whale Closes Position with $20.73M Loss

An Ethereum whale, previously successful in high-leverage shorts, closed its position incurring a $20.73 million loss due to rising ETH prices on August 9, 2025.

The whale’s liquidation highlights the risks of leveraged trading, affecting short-term market volatility but not the broader stability or fundamental metrics of the Ethereum ecosystem.

Ethereum Whale Suffers $20.73 Million Loss Amid Price Surge

The so-called “Four-time ETH Short Whale”, began shorting Ethereum on July 28, but saw their position liquidated today with $20.73 million in losses. The address had previously realized a floating profit of $12.25 million before liquidation pressures forced complete closure.

Continued ETH market strength resulted in multiple liquidation events driving the whale to end the shorting activity entirely, leaving just $0.25 million remaining in the wallet. Such liquidations illustrate the heightened risk and volatility in using high leverage trading strategies.

Market responses were muted, with no key figures or regulatory bodies issuing public comments regarding the whale’s liquidation actions. This aligns with typical silence on individual trader outcomes absent broader impact scenarios.

Historical Trends and ETH Price Movements

Did you know? Previous whale liquidations spurred local price surges, mirroring today’s ETH rally.

Ethereum (ETH) is valued at $4,237.35, with a market cap of $511.49 billion. Over 24 hours, ETH gained 4.58%. In 90 days, its value soared by 70.40%, according to CoinMarketCap.

The Coincu research team suggests potential increased volatility in derivative markets due to large-scale liquidations. Further price shifts may promote cautious trading environments, impacting investment strategies across the Ethereum ecosystem.