 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
Cryptocurrency News Articles
Crypto Whale With $26.47M WBTC Position Faces Potential Liquidation on Compound
Sep 10, 2024 at 08:00 am
A crypto whale with a $26.47 million position in Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is cutting it close after barely escaping liquidation last Friday.
A crypto whale with a $26.47 million position in Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is cutting it close after barely escaping liquidation last Friday.
According to on-chain data tracker Lookonchain, a deep-pocketed whale with an Ethereum (ETH) address beginning with Oxceef was close to being liquidated on the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Compound after Bitcoin dropped to as low as $52,550 on September 6th.
WBTC is an ERC-20 token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin. It allows holders to use the token as collateral for financial transactions in the Ethereum ecosystem.
Says Lookonchain,
“A whale is facing potential liquidations of 488.45 WBTC ($26.47 million) on Compound, with a health rate as low as 1.07 and a liquidation price of $50,429.
This whale was liquidated three times during the 2022 price crash, with a total of 74,426 cWBTC ($32.82 million) being liquidated.”
The firm also spotted other addresses selling Bitcoin as BTC dropped in price late last week. According to the firm, an address beginning with 3ExiBLw sold off 100 BTC worth $5.35 million for a profit of $206,000 once the price of Bitcoin dipped close to the entity’s break-even point.
On the flip side, Lookonchain cites data from analytics firm IntoTheBlock that shows 836,000 addresses bought roughly 402,800 BTC worth $21 billion between $51,113 and $54,303.
However, the blockchain tracker warns that those addresses may offload their holdings at breakeven prices.
Lookonchain also spotted crypto firm Galaxy Digital depositing 1,458 BTC worth over $78 million into Coinbase Prime. Since Coinbase Prime offers trading and custody services, Galaxy Digital could have sent the BTC stack either for safekeeping or to be sold on the open market.
At time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $54,987.
Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox
Check Price Action
Follow us on X, Facebook and Telegram
Surf The Daily Hodl Mix
Disclaimer:info@kdj.com
The information provided is not trading advice. kdj.com does not assume any responsibility for any investments made based on the information provided in this article. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and it is highly recommended that you invest with caution after thorough research！
If you believe that the content used on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us immediately (info@kdj.com) and we will delete it promptly.
-
-
- Consensus 2026 Miami: Web3, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Metaverse, Conference, May 5th — Where Wall Street Meets the Digital Frontier
- May 01, 2026 at 11:27 pm
- Miami buzzes as Consensus 2026 approaches on May 5th, highlighting Web3, blockchain, crypto, NFTs, and the metaverse's shift from hype to institutional and sustainable reality.
-
-
- Bitcoin Miners Electrify the Grid: Ohio Gas Plant Acquisition Powers Up a New Era for Digital Gold
- Apr 30, 2026 at 10:38 pm
- The Bitcoin mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with major players aggressively expanding operations and strategically acquiring energy assets like Ohio gas plants to solidify their future in the digital economy.
-
-
- Solana's Slippery Slope: Price Prediction Points to Resistance Loss and Potential Further Drops
- Apr 30, 2026 at 09:08 pm
- Solana is struggling to break key resistance, signaling potential downside. Repeated rejections at $86-$88, coupled with a broken short-term pattern, point to targets as low as $67, or even $40, as sellers maintain control. Investors should watch critical support levels closely.
-
-
- NYC's New Beat: Staking Systems, USD1, and Governance Drive Crypto's Next Wave
- Apr 30, 2026 at 03:02 pm
- From lucrative USD1 earning events to robust governance models, the crypto sphere is buzzing with innovations reshaping how we engage with digital assets, focusing on long-term commitment and stablecoin utility.
-
- OKX Unveils Agent Payments Protocol: Ushering in a New Era of AI Transactions
- Apr 30, 2026 at 02:53 pm
- OKX launches its Agent Payments Protocol (APP), an open standard for AI-driven commerce, enabling agents to manage full business cycles. Explore the implications for AI transactions and agentic payments.
