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A crypto whale known as the Trump insider has expanded his short position on Bitcoin, adding another 200 BTC worth about $22 million to his existing bearish bet. The Trump insider who first gained notoriety after profiting $160 million by shorting Bitcoin ahead of Trump’s tariff announcement, continues to attract attention for his sharp market timing and aggressive trading style.
The Trump insider has deepened his short position, according to data from Onchain Lens citing Hyperbot now holding 900 BTC in shorts valued around $99.6 million. The trade placed with 10x leverage currently shows an unrealized loss of about $1.1 million. His entry price sits near $109,521 per Bitcoin while liquidation is around $141,072 signaling continued conviction in his bearish thesis.
Earlier this week the Trump insider deposited $30 million in USDC to Hyperliquid before opening a $76 million short position. Just days later he expanded again as Bitcoin attempted to recover from last week’s crash entering at around $115,783. This brought his total short exposure to roughly 3,440 BTC valued at $392.6 million at the time.
These positions briefly netted $5.7 million in unrealized profit before prices rebounded. The Trump insider’s latest $22 million expansion suggests he expects more downside despite Bitcoin’s recent stabilization. His timing continues to stir debate among traders who suspect he may be anticipating another correction.
The Trump insider became infamous after reportedly earning $160 million from shorting Bitcoin shortly before President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement triggered a major sell off. This remarkable timing earned him the nickname that still follows him today.
Since then the Trump insider has developed a reputation for strategic high leverage trades that capitalize on volatility and news driven sell offs. While his methods are controversial his accuracy in previous downturns keeps investors watching closely.
Currently, Bitcoin’s funding rates have turned negative a sign of increasing caution in futures markets. Still whether the Trump insider’s latest short will yield another big win remains to be seen.
While the Trump insider doubles down on his bearish stance, institutional sentiment appears to be leaning bullish. A recent Coinbase Institutional report found that 67% of professional investors expect Bitcoin to rally within the next three to six months.
That optimism is driven by expectations of two additional Federal Reserve rate cuts this quarter, a move that could release portions of the $7 trillion parked in money market funds. Analysts believe this liquidity could fuel another crypto market surge.
However, the macroeconomic landscape remains uncertain. Both institutional and retail investors cite global policy shifts and inflation risks as major wildcards. Market watchers suggest this combination of optimism and caution could trigger heightened volatility something the Trump insider appears ready to exploit.
For now, the Trump insider seems convinced that Bitcoin’s next major move will be downward. As he expands his short position once again, all eyes remain on whether his famed intuition will prove accurate or if this time the market turns against him.
