Hyperliquid Whale James Wynn Fully Liquidated After $16.8B in Trading Volume
- Trader James Wynn was fully liquidated in 2025 after his $1.25 billion BTC long position unraveled on Hyperliquid.
- His losses started when Bitcoin's value fell under the $105,000 mark during a period of increasing geopolitical tensions, leading to significant financial damage.
- Wynn experienced a $37 million loss from a single trade and saw unrealized gains peak at $85 million before liquidation.
- An account linked to Wynn tweeted, "I'll run it back, I always do," and admitted taking a "large and calculated bet at making billions."
- This event highlights the risks of high-leverage crypto trading and fuels speculation on Wynn's continued strategic positioning for future opportunities.
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Arthur Hayes Hints at James Wynn’s Hyperliquid Airdrop Strategy
In a recent social media post, Hayes hinted that Wynn might be using anonymous wallets to position himself for the next airdrop from the Hyperliquid platform. “This could be one of the most successful trading platform marketing campaigns in crypto history,” Hayes posted. “HYPE will win. Also, this guy could be hedging from another anonymous address to get Hyperliquid’s next airdrop.” Wynn’s Wild Ride: From Memecoin Millions to Massive Losses Jam…
CoinStats - A Daring Return: James Wynn’s High-Stakes Mov...
James Wynn returns to trading with a high-risk $100 million Bitcoin position. He sold HYPE coins for a $1 million profit before reentering the market. Continue Reading:A Daring Return: James Wynn’s High-Stakes Moves in the Crypto Market The post A Daring Return: James Wynn’s High-Stakes Moves in the Crypto Market appeared first on COINTURK NEWS.
James Wynn Dumps Hyperliquid, Builds New BTC Position
Renowned crypto trader James Wynn, known for his $100 million loss on Bitcoin bets, has officially exited perpetual trading. Alongside this decision, Wynn unstaked and sold his entire holding of Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens earlier today. The Hyperliquid decentralized exchange had been a key platform for his billion-dollar Bitcoin trades. Update: A few hours later, Wynn also opened up a new leveraged position for Bitcoin. In his comeback, the trade…
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