Author: Frank, PANews

In the unpredictable cryptocurrency market, the movements of whales have always been an important barometer of market trends. To gain insight into the true flow of "smart money," PANews conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest leaderboard data from the decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid. As of July 30, the whales on the Hyperliquid leaderboard had opened positions worth $4.6 billion, with long positions dominating at $3 billion. However, beneath this seemingly optimistic overall data lies a starkly contrasting strategic divergence: traders are firmly bullish on mainstream assets like BTC and ETH, while simultaneously shorting numerous altcoins and MEME coins. What does this significant differentiation indicate about the market direction?

Overall Trend: Bulls Still Dominate, but Euphoria Shows Signs of Cooling

From a macro perspective, bullish forces currently hold the upper hand. As of July 30, the total position size of Hyperliquid's top traders was approximately $4.6 billion, with long positions around $3 billion and short positions about $1.57 billion, resulting in an overall long-short ratio of approximately 66%.

However, cautious signals lurk beneath the optimistic data. Firstly, the bullish trend has shown signs of decline, with the long-short ratio falling from a peak of 76% on July 27. Secondly, in terms of profit efficiency, shorts have performed better: among the tokens that whales are shorting, as much as 79% of positions are in profit; whereas, among the tokens they are bullish on, this ratio is only 53.5%. This indicates that although whales generally lean bullish, their short-term bearish decisions are more likely to yield profits.

Additionally, Coinglass data shows that among the top 125 wallet addresses on Hyperliquid, short positions have also become the mainstay, diverging from smaller wallet addresses, which generally remain bullish.

Whale Big Data: Sticking to Mainstream, Shorting Altcoins

The core strategic divergence among whales is reflected in their token choices, presenting a clear picture of "sticking to mainstream, shorting altcoins."

In terms of mainstream assets, whales exhibit a firm bullish stance. Taking the highest positions in BTC and ETH as examples, their long-short ratios far exceed 66%. Specifically for BTC, the total long position amounts to $1.2 billion, while shorts are only $479 million. Interestingly, the average liquidation distance for short positions is a substantial 48.3%, much higher than the long positions' 14%, which suggests that many short positions may not be purely bearish but are hedging orders for risk management. Additionally, tokens like TON ($19.83 million position) and AAVE ($25.18 million position) also have high long-short ratios, making them among the few altcoins favored by whales.

Conversely, the attitude of whales towards altcoins and MEME coins is starkly different. A series of tokens, including FARTCOIN, PUMP, DOGE, SUI, BONK, PEPE, and even BNB, have long-short ratios below 50%, indicating that shorts dominate. For tokens like MOODENG, SYRUP, S, and JUP, the long-short ratios are even below 10%, reflecting extreme bearish sentiment. These short positions are generally in profit, further confirming the effectiveness of the whales' shorting decisions.

Overall, while the bullish trend for all tokens remains mainstream, it has shown signs of decline since July 27, with the long-short ratio dropping from 76% to 66% on July 28. Among the tokens that whales are bullish on, 53.5% are overall in profit. Among the 29 tokens that are generally bearish, 79% are in profit.

Specifically for BTC, 71.7% of the top traders have long positions, totaling $1.2 billion in long positions. The average entry price is approximately $114,000, with an average liquidation distance of 14%, currently yielding an overall profit of $27.82 million. In terms of short data, the positions are significantly smaller, around $479 million, with an average entry price of $115,000, but the average liquidation distance remains at 48.3%, indicating that the whales' short positions seem more inclined towards hedging orders.

In terms of position size, the average long position for BTC whales is $10 million, while the average short position is about $7.98 million.

Top Traders: Long-Term Bullish, Short-Term Cautious or Shorting

Beyond the overall data, the attitudes of top traders also provide insights into market sentiment.

The most profitable trader on Hyperliquid, 0x8af700ba841f30e0a3fcb0ee4c4a9d223e1efa05, currently has total profits of approximately $54.86 million. This trader's profit curve has been steadily upward since December 2024, indicating a relatively stable and long-term trading style.

His positions are relatively balanced in total amount, with both long and short positions around $63 million. In terms of specific token choices, he predominantly holds short positions, with only a few long positions. The most profitable position is in FARTCOIN, shorted at $1.44, with current unrealized gains reaching $1.12 million. Among his 16 profitable orders, only 2 are long positions in profit. AAVE shows unrealized gains of $976,000. His positions align closely with the overall data, maintaining long positions in BTC and ETH while being bearish on altcoins in the short term.

The second-ranked trader, 0x15b325660a1c4a9582a7d834c31119c0cb9e3a42, currently has profits of about $35 million. This trader clearly maintains a long-term bullish outlook, with all positions being long and an overall leverage of only 3.6 times. In terms of duration, this trader is evidently a long-term trader, with an ETH long entry price of only $2,812, a BTC long entry price of $110,000, and SOL at $142, almost all held for the long term. However, not all of his long positions have realized profits, with FARTCOIN showing an unrealized loss of $235,000, BIGTIME an unrealized loss of $45,000, and STRK an unrealized loss of $18,000. The remaining orders are all in profit, with ETH long alone yielding unrealized gains of $7.21 million.

The third-largest trader, 0x2ba553d9f990a3b66b03b2dc0d030dfc1c061036, has unrealized gains of $40 million (he should actually be the second-highest in unrealized gains). Among this trader's positions, 78% are short. This trader appears to be a short-term trader, with an average holding time of less than 2 hours. Currently, his positions are not large, suggesting a cautious stance towards the market.

From the positions of these traders, long-term traders generally maintain an optimistic outlook for the future, while short-term traders tend to be more bearish or cautious.

In summary, the whale data from Hyperliquid paints a picture of a market that is "sticking to mainstream, shorting altcoins." Although overall positions lean towards bullish, this bullish sentiment is primarily concentrated in a few core assets like BTC and ETH, and their advantage has shown signs of decline. Meanwhile, the whales' short positions in altcoins are not only numerous but also have a higher profit ratio, indicating their general bearish sentiment towards high-risk assets and effective harvesting. From the personal strategies of top traders, long-term investors remain optimistic and patient, while short-term traders are more inclined to cautiously short or hold their positions. For ordinary investors, understanding the "dual" strategy of whales may be more important than simply following bullish or bearish directions.

Risk Warning: The content of this article is based on public data analysis and is for informational reference only. It does not constitute any investment advice or opinion. The cryptocurrency market is highly risky, with significant price volatility. Investment should be approached with caution, and you must engage in independent thinking and bear all risks yourself.

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