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"1011 Insider Whale" Representative: SK Hynix Rebound May Be Short Covering, AI Storage Cycle Enters Return Verification Stage
"1011 Insider Whale" representative Garrett Jin released a weekly analysis stating that while he previously suggested gradually positioning in memory chips and buying on dips, the market did not experience the expected pullback. He has sold half of his previous rebound positions during the surge, not because the investment logic has changed, but due to concerns regarding the capital structure driving the rise, stating, "This looks more like a short squeeze than a final confirmation of fundamentals by the market." Rapid capital covering short positions can create short-term gains for memory chip stocks like SK Hynix, but cannot sustain the trend alone. Risks associated with Korean leveraged ETFs have not been fully released, but the decline in asset size is mainly due to NAV shrinkage rather than investor exit. Currently, cumulative net subscriptions for related financial products remain at historic highs and have not turned negative. Garrett Jin emphasized that the decline in Korean leveraged ETF size does not indicate market bearishness on memory demand. SK Hynix's 2026 capacity is already sold out, and Micron's orders are covered until 2028, with demand remaining strong through the second half of 2027. However, the memory industry is essentially still cyclical. Stock prices have already surged by hundreds of percentage points in advance, and cyclical stocks are typically difficult to sustain long-term growth driven solely by valuation expansion. The current market is entering a new phase of the AI capital expenditure cycle, shifting from "rewarding investment" to "evaluating investment returns." Regarding Bitcoin, Garrett Jin stated it continues to meet the bottoming conditions established since the July lows, and he currently maintains the position view established near $60,000.
Whale "First Set Ten Big Goals": It Will Become Increasingly Rare to See Bitcoin Below $60,000 in the Future
the whale "First Set Ten Big Goals" posted on platform X, stating that after closing their short position, they quickly re-established a long position because their medium-to-long-term outlook has not changed. They believe the key demarcation zone of the previous bull market was around $60,000, and currently, the mainstream mining cost for Bitcoin is roughly concentrated in the $50,000 to $60,000 range. Last month, Bitcoin quickly recovered after dipping to a low of $58,000, validating the support level in this area. They believe that, barring systemic risks or major fundamental changes, the risk-reward ratio of continuing to short at the current level is not favorable. After Bitcoin completed its consolidation and hand-changing in the $58,000 to $63,000 range, it finished its correction and firmly re-established support around $66,000. The market now has the conditions for further upward movement, and they do not rule out the possibility of a strong bullish candle pushing Bitcoin past $72,000.They also stated that the current valuation of the US stock market, especially the AI-related sectors, is relatively high, which could lead to increased volatility in the future. Furthermore, the correlation between Bitcoin and US stocks has significantly decreased compared to previous cycles. With continued institutional capital inflows and the strengthening of Bitcoin's asset attributes, Bitcoin is gradually forging its own independent market trend..
Analysis: Shiba Inu Whale Holds 103 Trillion SHIB Unmoved for 5 Years, $10,000 Investment Once Valued at $50 Billion
According to Odaily, blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps has disclosed that a mysterious whale address cluster within the Shiba Inu (SHIB) ecosystem has held approximately 103 trillion SHIB since 2020. The entity initially spent just 38 ETH (roughly $10,000 at the time) to build the position, which once peaked at an unrealized valuation exceeding $50 billion, marking one of the most astonishing investment cases in crypto market history.Bubblemaps' tracking reveals that the whale initially purchased 103 trillion SHIB through the wallet address 0x1406, accounting for about 10% of the circulating supply at the time. As the SHIB price surged, the position's value once reached approximately $5 billion. Currently, the address cluster's holdings are still valued at over $2.5 billion, representing a cumulative return of more than 21,000 times.To reduce exposure risk, the whale split the assets across 14 addresses in November 2021. In January 2023, Bubblemaps first disclosed this SHIB whale cluster, which then controlled about 10% of the SHIB supply, valued at over $1 billion, sparking community discussions about high concentration of holdings by a single entity.Subsequently, the address cluster underwent continuous address migration and splitting. In September 2023, Bubblemaps found that its holdings had spread from a few prominent wallets to many new addresses, a typical tactic to reduce on-chain visibility. Using its Magic Nodes tool, Bubblemaps was still able to identify the connections between these wallets.During the SHIB price surge in early 2024, the whale's position value exceeded $2 billion again, with the number of wallets expanding to over 170 addresses. As of now, the cluster still controls approximately 8.51% of the SHIB circulating supply, a decrease from the initial 10% ratio. However, Bubblemaps notes that this is primarily due to normal on-chain transfers, with no signs of large-scale selling detected.Bubblemaps points out that this case highlights the significant value of on-chain transparency tools: an entity can conceal massive holdings by splitting wallets, but all fund transfers leave public on-chain records. This SHIB whale case has also become a typical example for observing "whale behavior, holding concentration, and on-chain tracking" within the crypto market.
“1011 Insider Whale” Agent: Crypto Market Funds Flow to AI Assets; Recovery Awaits Liquidity Reboot in New Cycle
Odaily News “1011 Insider Whale” agent Garrett Jin pointed out in his latest market commentary that, against the backdrop of the Middle East conflict, the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively “blockaded” for three months. However, the market has already become “desensitized” to this geopolitical risk, and the AI narrative is reshaping traditional risk pricing logic. As a result, AI is significantly weakening the market's sensitivity to oil prices and geopolitical shocks. Since the emergence of ceasefire signals, U.S. stocks have “decoupled” from energy shocks, with gains in chip and tech stocks offsetting the impact from the energy sector, leading the market to gradually overlook the Strait of Hormuz risk. Nevertheless, he cautioned that the AI sector faces short-term risks of overvaluation and crowded trades, and a pullback could occur at any time.In the energy market, the earlier assessment that the Strait of Hormuz risk had not been fully priced in has proven correct. Oil prices had risen due to supply shock expectations, but peaked and then declined following the release of strategic reserves and the U.S. intervention as a “supplier of last resort.” A successful exit was achieved on April 29-30. He believes the current risk-reward ratio for oil prices is no longer attractive.On the macro and equity market front, U.S. households' holdings of stocks as a percentage of financial assets have reached approximately 47%, surpassing the level seen during the internet bubble era. This means a market downturn would, in turn, constrain policy. The VIX volatility index triggered different policy shift thresholds around 30 and 50, reflecting a “risk-off driven policy” characteristic.In the gold market, the recent pullback in gold is not due to the fading of a war premium but rather changes in long-term structural demand. Since 2022, central banks globally have been purchasing gold at an average annual rate of over a thousand tons, primarily for de-dollarization and hedging against sanctions risks. He defines gold as “an ultimate exit tool outside the dollar system” rather than a mere safe-haven asset.In the crypto market, the liquidity inflection point occurred last October, with funds flowing more toward AI assets, leading to a periodic drain from the crypto market. However, he believes the market is currently in a cyclical bear phase. Rebound rallies exist, but they do not equate to the start of a new bull run. The market must wait for liquidity to restart in a new cycle. The AI era is emerging as the dominant capital narrative. Even if a bubble exists, the structural opportunities it brings represent “a rare window of opportunity for ordinary investors.” Nevertheless, market cycle discipline should not be overlooked.
Market news: Alibaba and DeepSeek failed to reach an agreement on specific financing terms, with Tencent potentially subscribing to up to 20% of shares
: A source close to DeepSeek revealed that Alibaba and DeepSeek could not reach an agreement on specific financing terms. On one hand, Alibaba's own ecosystem is not highly compatible with DeepSeek, and DeepSeek is not short of potential external investors, hoping to minimize restrictions on the terms.Additionally, DeepSeek and potential shareholders are currently in negotiations. Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that Tencent has proposed subscribing to up to 20% of DeepSeek's shares in this financing round, but DeepSeek is reluctant to cede a large proportion of control. According to previous reports, DeepSeek is valued at up to 300 billion and plans to raise 50 billion, of which 20 billion will be internal capital increase and 30 billion external fundraising. This valuation has been confirmed by DeepSeek internal employees. (White Whale Lab)
Garrett Jin: Bitcoin's $80K-$82.5K Range is a Key Resistance Zone, Short-Squeeze Momentum Hard to Sustain
Odaily News, Garrett Jin, proxy for the "BTC OG Insider Whale," analyzed that Bitcoin's latest breakout above $70,000 was driven by multiple bullish factors, including the U.S. Treasury's expanded bond buybacks, the SEC's proposed crypto asset regulatory framework, and the White House crypto summit. The current price has entered a dense overhead supply zone ranging from the mid-$60,000s to the low $80,000s, with the first resistance layer already showing signs of weakening.Garrett Jin pointed out that the significant accumulation of new cost basis in the mid-$60,000 area over the past two months has provided underlying support for this breakout. While the short-squeeze triggered by short liquidations could temporarily push Bitcoin above $80,000 in the near term, the $80,000 to $82,500 range is a critical resistance zone to watch, and the short-squeeze momentum is unlikely to persist. If the market can effectively absorb supply below $80,000 before a breakout, it would be more conducive to a healthier subsequent trend.On the same day, SK Hynix announced South Korea's largest-ever stock buyback and cancellation plan, committing to return at least 50% of its projected free cash flow through 2027 to shareholders. Its shares surged over 10% at one point, triggering a buy-side circuit breaker on South Korea's KOSPI index. Analysts believe this move could alleviate market concerns over declining risk appetite for Korean semiconductor stocks, but it cannot alter the cyclical trajectory of the memory chip industry itself.
“1011 Insider Whale” Agent: Crypto Market Funds Flow to AI Assets; Recovery Awaits Liquidity Reboot in New Cycle
Odaily News “1011 Insider Whale” agent Garrett Jin pointed out in his latest market commentary that, against the backdrop of the Middle East conflict, the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively “blockaded” for three months. However, the market has already become “desensitized” to this geopolitical risk, and the AI narrative is reshaping traditional risk pricing logic. As a result, AI is significantly weakening the market's sensitivity to oil prices and geopolitical shocks. Since the emergence of ceasefire signals, U.S. stocks have “decoupled” from energy shocks, with gains in chip and tech stocks offsetting the impact from the energy sector, leading the market to gradually overlook the Strait of Hormuz risk. Nevertheless, he cautioned that the AI sector faces short-term risks of overvaluation and crowded trades, and a pullback could occur at any time.In the energy market, the earlier assessment that the Strait of Hormuz risk had not been fully priced in has proven correct. Oil prices had risen due to supply shock expectations, but peaked and then declined following the release of strategic reserves and the U.S. intervention as a “supplier of last resort.” A successful exit was achieved on April 29-30. He believes the current risk-reward ratio for oil prices is no longer attractive.On the macro and equity market front, U.S. households' holdings of stocks as a percentage of financial assets have reached approximately 47%, surpassing the level seen during the internet bubble era. This means a market downturn would, in turn, constrain policy. The VIX volatility index triggered different policy shift thresholds around 30 and 50, reflecting a “risk-off driven policy” characteristic.In the gold market, the recent pullback in gold is not due to the fading of a war premium but rather changes in long-term structural demand. Since 2022, central banks globally have been purchasing gold at an average annual rate of over a thousand tons, primarily for de-dollarization and hedging against sanctions risks. He defines gold as “an ultimate exit tool outside the dollar system” rather than a mere safe-haven asset.In the crypto market, the liquidity inflection point occurred last October, with funds flowing more toward AI assets, leading to a periodic drain from the crypto market. However, he believes the market is currently in a cyclical bear phase. Rebound rallies exist, but they do not equate to the start of a new bull run. The market must wait for liquidity to restart in a new cycle. The AI era is emerging as the dominant capital narrative. Even if a bubble exists, the structural opportunities it brings represent “a rare window of opportunity for ordinary investors.” Nevertheless, market cycle discipline should not be overlooked.
“BTC OG Insider Whale” Agent: Only the Convergence of Three Factors – Credit, Fed, Geopolitics – Will Trigger a Market Turning Point
Odaily报道, “BTC OG insider whale” Garrett Jin has released his “Weekly Market Strategy Signal.” In his analysis, he points out that the current geopolitical situation and the trajectory of the US dollar are deadlocked: despite US strikes on Iranian-related targets, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. Although US Secretary of State Rubio signaled “positive news,” the peace agreement proposed by Iran has already been vetoed by the White House.Long-term US Treasury yields continue to hover in the 5.07% – 5.18% range, reaching their highest levels in 19 years. The S&P 500 index briefly hit a new high before quickly pulling back. Garrett Jin believes that a single positive or negative catalyst is insufficient to change the market landscape. Only when at least two of the three key factors—the credit environment, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical conditions—converge can the market experience a substantial shift.On another front, capital expenditure in the AI sector is accelerating its shift from the United States to Asia. ByteDance plans to increase its capital expenditure to as high as $70 billion this year, while Tencent and Alibaba are also ramping up their investments. Competition in the AI arena has now escalated to the level of national competition.
Tiger Brokers Responds to CSRC’s Initiation of an Investigation: “We will strictly comply with regulatory requirements and fully cooperate with the relevant investigation. Currently, all of the company’s business operations are running normally.”
According to Blue Whale News, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced that it has initiated an investigation into Tiger Brokers (NZ) Limited, Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited, and Longbridge Securities (Hong Kong) Limited—and their related domestic and overseas entities—for illegally conducting securities business within mainland China, and has issued a prior notice of administrative penalty. In response, Tiger Brokers stated: “The company has noted the relevant notice and will fully cooperate with the regulatory authorities in accordance with regulatory requirements. Currently, all of the company’s business operations are running normally. Tiger Brokers consistently prioritizes compliance and maintains close communication with regulatory authorities.”
Crypto Whale Sues Coinbase for Refusing to Return $55 Million in Stolen Funds
According to Decrypt, an anonymous cryptocurrency whale filed a lawsuit against Coinbase this week in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing the exchange of refusing to return over $55 million worth of DAI stablecoins stolen in a phishing attack in 2024. The plaintiff claims to have engaged multiple on-chain investigation firms to trace the funds, ultimately identifying that the stolen assets flowed into a Coinbase account. Coinbase confirmed in December 2024 that it had frozen the relevant assets but refused to return them, citing the need for a court order. As of today—more than a year and a half after the incident—the victim has still not recovered the assets and has therefore turned to litigation. The attack was carried out by hackers using the “Inferno Drainer” tool to spoof the DeFi Saver login page; after the victim inadvertently interacted with the fake page, their wallet was fully compromised by the attackers.
“1011 Insider Whale” Agent: Market Misreads Trump’s “Project Freedom”; Real Risks May Just Be Beginning
Garrett Jin, agent representing the “1011 Insider Whale,” stated that Trump’s launch of the so-called “Project Freedom” is not a de-risking signal, but is more likely to act as a “fuse” for a new wave of uncertainty. Multiple factors are converging, including energy inventory pressures, enhanced regional military deployments, shifts in policy and legal environments, and tightening diplomatic pathways. Individually, these variables do not constitute definitive signals, but their concentration within the current time window may elevate market volatility risks. Overall, investors are advised to maintain a cautious and hedging mindset, paying close attention to the potential disruption of market sentiment by macroeconomic and geopolitical variables.Although the market has interpreted this move as a sign of easing tensions, driving risk assets higher, the underlying structure is more akin to a strategic framework of “limited engagement plus potential response.” The action primarily maintains shipping security through coordinated shipping lanes, insurance support, and military standby, rather than direct escort operations. This approach could, in fact, amplify reactions to specific triggering events.
He Yi: The address receiving 2,000 BTC is Binance's new wallet.
He Yi responded to Whale Alert's transfer monitoring, stating that the address receiving 2,000 BTC is a new Binance wallet, and the new withdrawal address has been included in the proof of reserves.
2,000 BTC transferred from Binance to an unknown wallet
Whale Alert monitoring shows that 2,000 BTC were transferred from Binance to an unknown wallet, worth approximately $156 million.
1,000 BTC transferred from Binance to unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected 1,000 BTC transferred from Binance to an unknown wallet, valued at approximately $77.91 million.
800 BTC transferred from an unknown wallet to Kraken, worth approximately $62.13 million.
Whale Alert detected 800 BTC transferred from an unknown wallet to Kraken, worth approximately $62.13 million.
Addresses linked to hacked Binance funds transfer approximately 158 million TRX
Whale Alert detected that an address linked to Binance's stolen funds transferred out approximately 158 million TRX, worth around $49.08 million.
Approximately 550,200 SOL transferred to Coinbase Institutional
According to Whale Alert monitoring, 550,157 SOL were transferred from an unknown wallet to Coinbase Institutional, worth approximately $52.67 million.
Addresses linked to hacked Binance funds transfer approximately 158 million TRX
Whale Alert detected that an address linked to Binance's stolen funds transferred out approximately 158 million TRX, worth around $49.08 million.
Addresses Linked to Suspected Binance Hack Transfer Approximately 2.57 Million LINK
According to Whale Alert, the address labeled "Binance Hack 2026" transferred approximately 2.568 million LINK tokens (worth around $27.95 million) to an unknown wallet at 06:40 Beijing Time.
Addresses linked to the suspected Binance theft transferred out 217 million ENA.
According to Whale Alert, an address tagged as "Binance Hack 2026" transferred approximately 217 million ENA (worth around $40.38 million) to an unknown wallet at 06:03 Beijing Time.
Approximately $2.37 billion in USDT and USDC was frozen within 40 minutes.
According to Whale Alert, within approximately 40 minutes of the suspected Binance hack, around $2.37 billion in USDT and USDC was frozen; addresses tagged as "Binance Hack 2026" additionally transferred out approximately 7.019 million UNI.
Addresses related to the suspected Binance theft transfer out 57,900 ETH
According to Whale Alert, at 05:41 Beijing Time, the address tagged "Binance Hack 2026" transferred 57,891 ETH (approximately $133 million) to a new wallet.
Approximately $2.1 Billion in Stablecoins Frozen, Involving Suspected Theft at Binance
According to Whale Alert monitoring, three frozen addresses collectively hold approximately 1.28 billion USDT and 823 million USDC, totaling around $2.1 billion, all linked to the suspected Binance hack.
Analyst: Whale Stablecoin Inflows to Binance Surge Over 40% in Just Over a Month
Odaily News: On-chain analyst Darkfost posted on X that whale inflows of single transfers exceeding $1 million in stablecoins to Binance have increased significantly recently. On a 30-day cumulative basis, the stablecoin volume transferred to Binance by this group has grown from $21.7 billion to $30.5 billion over the past month, an increase of over 40%.Darkfost noted that stablecoin inflows to exchanges typically signal that capital is preparing to enter the market, so this shift may correspond to potential buying pressure. However, compared to October last year when inflows once exceeded $61 billion, whale capital deployment remains relatively cautious at present.
Profited $1.352 million, PONS's largest short seller Loracle takes profit on a short position held for over half a month
Odaily News: According to on-chain analyst Aunt Ai's monitoring, Loracle (0xefe...194b), the largest short seller of PONS on Hyperliquid, took profit 22 hours ago on a PONS short position held for over half a month, gaining $1.352 million; simultaneously closed a CASHCAT short position, gaining $1.026 million. Loracle has now reopened a PONS short position of nearly $330,000 and continues to add to it. mlmabc, the captain of the "Whale Hunting Squad Round Two," had previously published a post openly recruiting members.
Whale "Sets Ten Major Targets First": Continuously Adding Long Positions Before Bitcoin Hits $100,000, Has Reclaimed Two-Thirds of Position
Whale “巨鲸先定十个大目标” updated their position holdings, stating they have currently bought back approximately two-thirds of their position, essentially completing their setup ahead of $100,000, and will now await a price pullback. They previously noted that this Bitcoin rally was more aggressive than expected, maintaining that there is still room to re-enter at $80,000 or even higher, and that $100,000 will most likely be reached sooner than anticipated. Latest disclosures show they further increased their position to two-thirds within the $78,000 to $79,800 range.
First set ten big goals: keep adding to long positions before Bitcoin reaches $100,000, having already bought back two-thirds of the position
Odaily News Trader "Big Whale Sets Ten Big Goals First" updated their position disclosure, stating that they have already bought back about two-thirds of their position, essentially completing the layout before $100,000, and will wait for a price pullback going forward.Previously, they stated that this Bitcoin move has been more aggressive than expected, believing there is still room to re-enter at $80,000 or even above, and that $100,000 will likely arrive sooner than anticipated. The latest disclosure shows they further increased their position to two-thirds in the $78,000-$79,800 range.
Bitcoin Short Whale Liquidated for Third Time: 230.4 BTC, Cumulative Liquidation Loss $930,000
According to updates from on-chain analyst Ai Yi, a Bitcoin short whale was just liquidated again for 230.4 BTC. The loss from this liquidation is approximately $292,000, with cumulative losses from three liquidations reaching $930,000. Currently, they still hold 921.6 BTC in short positions, the liquidation price is updated to $65,442.1, approximately $104.5 away from the current price.
"1011 Insider Whale" Representative: SK Hynix Rebound May Be Short Covering, AI Storage Cycle Enters Return Verification Stage
"1011 Insider Whale" representative Garrett Jin released a weekly analysis stating that while he previously suggested gradually positioning in memory chips and buying on dips, the market did not experience the expected pullback. He has sold half of his previous rebound positions during the surge, not because the investment logic has changed, but due to concerns regarding the capital structure driving the rise, stating, "This looks more like a short squeeze than a final confirmation of fundamentals by the market." Rapid capital covering short positions can create short-term gains for memory chip stocks like SK Hynix, but cannot sustain the trend alone. Risks associated with Korean leveraged ETFs have not been fully released, but the decline in asset size is mainly due to NAV shrinkage rather than investor exit. Currently, cumulative net subscriptions for related financial products remain at historic highs and have not turned negative. Garrett Jin emphasized that the decline in Korean leveraged ETF size does not indicate market bearishness on memory demand. SK Hynix's 2026 capacity is already sold out, and Micron's orders are covered until 2028, with demand remaining strong through the second half of 2027. However, the memory industry is essentially still cyclical. Stock prices have already surged by hundreds of percentage points in advance, and cyclical stocks are typically difficult to sustain long-term growth driven solely by valuation expansion. The current market is entering a new phase of the AI capital expenditure cycle, shifting from "rewarding investment" to "evaluating investment returns." Regarding Bitcoin, Garrett Jin stated it continues to meet the bottoming conditions established since the July lows, and he currently maintains the position view established near $60,000.
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He Yi: The address receiving 2,000 BTC is Binance's new wallet.
He Yi responded to Whale Alert's transfer monitoring, stating that the address receiving 2,000 BTC is a new Binance wallet, and the new withdrawal address has been included in the proof of reserves.
2,000 BTC transferred from Binance to an unknown wallet
Whale Alert monitoring shows that 2,000 BTC were transferred from Binance to an unknown wallet, worth approximately $156 million.
1,000 BTC transferred from Binance to unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected 1,000 BTC transferred from Binance to an unknown wallet, valued at approximately $77.91 million.
800 BTC transferred from an unknown wallet to Kraken, worth approximately $62.13 million.
Whale Alert detected 800 BTC transferred from an unknown wallet to Kraken, worth approximately $62.13 million.
Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP Across Two Transactions
Whale Alert monitoring shows that two separate Ripple transactions each unlocked 500 million XRP, totaling 1 billion.
Ripple Unlocks 500 Million XRP, Worth Approximately $626 Million
Whale Alert monitoring shows that Ripple unlocked 500 million XRP, worth approximately $626 million.