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Circle's main bullish traders recently built positions at an average price of $87, capturing the second wave of its stock price increase.

On March 5th, it was reported that whale 0xbcd holds a $2.2 million 10x leveraged CRCL long position, currently with an unrealized profit of $370,000. This position was opened during a price correction. The total value of other holdings is $21.6 million. Trader at address 0x467 also entered at $104, opening a $1.14 million long position.

Data: Hyperliquid platform whales currently hold positions worth $3.171 billion, with a long-short position ratio of 1.04.

According to Coinglass data, the total whale holdings on the Hyperliquid platform amount to $3.171 billion, with long and short positions nearly balanced. The mega whale address 0xa5b0..41 opened a full-position long when the ETH price was $1,991.53, and the current unrealized profit and loss is $9.3567 million.

Analyst: The current market's significant deleveraging has reduced the likelihood of a sharp decline, but at the same time, it limits the potential for upward short squeezes.

Analysts point out that the funding rate for Bitcoin perpetual contracts has remained negative from February to March 2026, indicating a bearish market dominance. The open interest in futures contracts has significantly decreased, and deleveraging continues. Overall, although risks have decreased, the potential for forced liquidations remains limited.

Crypto KOL CBB increases oil short positions against the trend to $5.5 million, now the largest on-chain CL short.

On March 5th, the Hyperliquid platform CL contract price rose by 5.4%, reaching $78. A major short address holds a position of $5.5 million, with an unrealized profit of $80,000, continuously increasing its position, while also positioning in GOLD and SILVER contracts, indicating a bet on the short-term decline of crude oil premiums.

Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Approaching $2200, Bulls Targeting the Key Resistance at $2400

Ethereum (ETH) price recently surged to $2,192, hitting a four-week high, driven by Bitcoin and positive developments in US-Iran negotiations. Short positions in the derivatives market have surged in liquidations, while long positions remain active, with significant institutional capital inflows. Technical analysis indicates that Ethereum may break through the $2,200 psychological resistance, with a target of $2,400, signaling a potential bullish reversal.

XRP derivatives open interest approaches $2.23 billion, with short liquidations accelerating

As the activity of XRP futures and perpetual contracts trading increases, the open interest approaches $2.23 billion. The rise in leveraged trading has led to concentrated liquidations of short positions, especially during rapid price increases, requiring traders to add margin. Analysis indicates that increased market volatility reflects a strong battle over the future price direction.