Whale Risks $50 Million Loss Following October Flash Crash

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Dec 16 2025

Whale's Losses: The anonymous "1011 Insider Whale" faces unrealized losses exceeding $50 million due to leveraged long positions in cryptocurrencies like ETH, BTC, and SOL, following a significant market crash on October 11.
Market Impact: Despite the whale's substantial losses, analysts believe there is limited immediate risk to liquidity or total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols, although concerns about potential domino effects in the crypto sector persist.
Leverage and Risk: Recent activities indicate continued leverage and risk exposure, with a linked wallet depositing 55,240 ETH on Aave and borrowing $70 million in USDT, highlighting ongoing speculative trading strategies.
Regulatory Scrutiny: The situation may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny on high-leverage trading practices in the crypto market, as historical data shows few entities have managed similar risk levels without significant repercussions.

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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.

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