2026-01-21 08:23:27

There is an interesting phenomenon worth noting—on-chain data shows that a large holder recently used 3x leverage to short 937 ETH within the past hour, with a position entry price at $2988.45. So far, this position has already gained a floating profit of $11,200.

Even more interesting is the operational approach of this address. It's not a one-shot gamble, but rather a typical institutional-level market-making strategy—using high-frequency, small-amount trades to diversify costs and effectively reduce slippage losses. In other words, it’s gradually nibbling away at the position amid market fluctuations. This operational method reflects the risk management awareness of professional institutions—they're not afraid of market movements, only of costs.

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SadMoneyMeow

· 01-21 22:19

Wow, the way institutions operate is really impressive, with a steady and gradual erosion feeling.

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TokenVelocityTrauma

· 01-21 08:52

This tactic, really textbook level, small high-frequency nibbling, with tight cost control. The smell of a mouse trap is quite strong, and it's done so blatantly? Shorting 937 ETH and making 12,000, this profit is not worth mentioning for institutions at all. A typical prelude to cutting leeks, dispersing the position to avoid detection. Real big players wouldn't be so impatient, it looks like they're just testing the waters.

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NotFinancialAdvice

· 01-21 08:51

Wow, this technique is quite something. Dispersed position building to reduce slippage is truly a veteran's move. 937 ETH short positions only earned 12,000? Feels not as lucrative as I imagined. Institutions are institutions; details determine success or failure. We retail investors can only go all-in. This big brother's risk awareness is indeed good, but what if the market reverses... The Wall Street approach is also popular on the chain. Interesting.

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DaoDeveloper

· 01-21 08:40

ngl the execution pattern here screams institutional playbook... those micro-sized entries across 1hr window? that's literally textbook order flow optimization to minimize slippage impact

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GasWastingMaximalist

· 01-21 08:40

Institutions' tactics are indeed excellent; they master the art of building positions through diversification.

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MetaLord420

· 01-21 08:40

Wow, this move is incredible. Short 937 ETH three times in a row and still not a full sweep? This is the gap between institutional players and retail investors.

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