One of the most closely watched accounts in crypto trading circles has racked up more than $44 million in losses in just 40 days. According to EmberCN data, the individual first saw $35.8 million vanish on an Ethereum long, then followed with a $7.5 million loss shorting Bitcoin.
Despite the string of setbacks, he has returned to the market with another aggressive bet, a massive Ethereum long. The move highlights both the scale of volatility in crypto and the risks of narrow-margin leverage.
Pattern of Costly Missteps
The trader’s strategy has repeatedly ended in liquidation. His long on Ethereum lasted less than 12 hours before a sharp price drop erased $2.4 million. He then shifted into a Bitcoin short, only to lose another $7.5 million as markets moved against him.
Following these losses, he withdrew $450,000 from his Hyperliquid account into Crypto.com, seemingly stepping away from the market. However, this break was short-lived.
[做多 ETH 亏损 $3584 万后转头做空 BTC 又亏 $750 万的老哥] 在亏掉 $4400 万后不玩了😂
他刚才清空了他的 Hyperliquid 钱包：把中午被清算后残余的 $45 万资金转进了 https://t.co/ckliM7hyDI 交易所。https://t.co/SZnD13v7Ha pic.twitter.com/0UYy6BGTCh
— 余烬 (@EmberCN) September 25, 2025
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New Long, Risk Level Tightened
Just five hours ago, he reopened a massive Ethereum long, this time buying 15,700 ETH worth $65.4 million at $4,178. His liquidation level sits precariously close at $4,078 just $100 below his entry price. This narrow margin highlights the extreme risk, suggesting either confidence in a rebound or a final gamble.
[做多 ETH 亏损 $3584 万后转头做空 BTC 又亏 $750 万的老哥] 回归做多 ETH 了。
他在 5 小时前开多了 1.57 万枚 ETH ($6540 万)，开仓价 $4178，清算价 $4078。好家伙，这开仓价到清算价，中间就 $100 刀的距离。玩的就是心跳。
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— 余烬 (@EmberCN) September 25, 2025
Ethereum Under Pressure at $4,000
Ethereum itself has been under pressure. The asset opened near $4,174 but slipped to $4,009, marking a 4% daily decline. Attempts to climb above $4,150 have consistently failed, signaling strong resistance. The $4,000 mark now acts as critical psychological support, while further downside could expose $3,950 and $3,900 levels.
Trading volume rose 37% in the past 24 hours, showing that the decline was not due to thin liquidity. Instead, it may reflect distribution or profit-taking by larger holders. Market cap now sits at $483.9 billion, with liquidity indicators suggesting conditions remain volatile.
ETH/USD daily price chart, Source: TradingView
Indicators Point to Weakness
Technical indicators underline the bearish sentiment. The MACD shows weakening momentum with downside pressure intact.
Meanwhile, RSI has slipped to 33.9, nearing oversold territory. This could attract bargain hunters, yet a deeper correction remains possible before any recovery.
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