The mysterious trader known as the “Trump Insider Whale” has once again shaken the crypto market with a massive short position against Bitcoin ahead of another key statement from Donald Trump.
The Return of the Trump Insider Whale
The crypto market is once again on high alert. The mysterious trader, known as the “Trump Insider Whale,” who rose to fame after profiting $192 million from a short position placed just before former President Donald Trump’s surprise tariff announcement, has returned.
This time, he has opened a new short position worth $127 million against Bitcoin, just hours before another emergency Trump statement scheduled for 3:00 PM Eastern Time today.
Many experts suspect this trader has insider knowledge about the upcoming event.
A Repeat of the “Tariff Crash” Scenario?
Just a week ago, the cryptocurrency market lost over $670 billion in a single day after Trump imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. This triggered mass panic and a sell-off in both digital assets and stocks.
The event, now dubbed the “Tariff Crash,” saw Bitcoin plummet from $122,000 to nearly $104,000 in just a few hours. It was at that moment the “Insider Whale” opened a short and made $192 million in just 30 minutes.
Now, according to blockchain analysts, the same wallet—monitored by on-chain platforms—has built a 20x leveraged position and increased exposure to $127 million in short BTC positions overnight.
What’s Coming?
The timing once again raises serious concerns as Trump’s statement draws near and traders brace for significant market swings.
Social media is already flooded with warnings from analysts and traders forecasting volatility. Many believe the trader possesses non-public information related to today’s announcement.
If Trump announces new trade or financial sanctions, markets could crash quickly. But if he backs the crypto sector or proposes liquidity support, we may see a rapid reversal.
Will Another Crash Follow?
At the moment, Bitcoin is trading around $111,200, down 1% over the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, funding rates on derivatives platforms like Binance and Bybit have turned negative — a clear sign of growing bearish sentiment.
If Trump’s speech includes new tariffs or confirms tighter capital controls, Bitcoin could test the $100,000–$102,000 levels, representing another 10–12% drop.
But if the announcement is perceived as moderate or even pro-crypto, we could see short positions liquidated and a swift rebound to $120,000, quickly recovering recent losses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions below.
A mysterious trader who reportedly made $192 million by shorting Bitcoin before Trump’s surprise tariff announcement. He is suspected of having insider information.
It was placed just hours before a key Trump speech, mirroring a previous event that triggered a massive market crash. Analysts believe it could indicate advance knowledge.
If the statement includes new tariffs or sanctions, Bitcoin may drop further. If it's crypto-friendly, a rebound to $120,000 is possible due to short liquidation.
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal or investment advice. Crypto-assets are highly volatile, so only invest funds that you are willing to lose and use your own research and risk management.
