Crypto Trader Goes All-In on Longs in 2026 and Sits on $2.85M Unrealized Profit
On the first day of 2026, a crypto trader named 0xea66 made a concerted market action. On-chain records followed by Lookonchain indicate that the trader deposited 8 million USDC in Hyperliquid and then opened a successive number of leveraged longs. The trader did not hedge or directionally diversify risk but rather was all with a bullish thesis. This bold move predetermined one of the most expected trades of the early 2026.
Leveraged Exposure Hits $24 Million
The trader leveraged moderately to increase exposure in 11 altcoins and Bitcoin to form a total market position of about 24 million dollars. The trader used an average leverage of 5x, which combined aggressive upside exposure with controlled liquidation risk. Instead of focusing on a…
