5Perp DEXNewJun 23, 2026
Large ETH Short Position of $39.64M Opened On-Chain

An unidentified whale address opened a short position on 23,000 Ethereum valued at approximately $39.64 million on-chain. A separate address also opened a long position of 21,000 ETH on Hyperliquid, representing the eighth-largest ETH position on the platform.
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- Jun 23, 20265· this storyLarge ETH Short Position of $39.64M Opened On-Chain