Did Barron Trump Short a Whale Before Donald Trump's Tariff Announcement? Here's What We Found Out.
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Oct 13 2025Market Reaction to Tariff Announcement: A significant decline in the cryptocurrency market followed US President Donald Trump's 100% tariff announcement on China, coinciding with a large short position that opened shortly before the announcement, generating an estimated profit of $78-$88 million.
Speculation Around Barron Trump: Unverified claims on social media suggest that the profitable short position may be linked to Barron Trump, with reports indicating he has earned around $80 million from crypto investments, although no direct evidence supports this connection.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
