Crypto Whale Loses $28.7M After Perfect Trading Streak Ends

• A once-untouchable crypto whale just watched their perfect record crumble. After 14 straight winning trades that brought in over $26 million, the trader closed every open position this week—losing more than $28.7 million and wiping out all previous gains.

• The story, shared by Money Ape, shows how fast things can fall apart in crypto, even for the pros. This whale had heavy exposure across Ethereum, Bitcoin, and HYPE, and all three positions took serious hits. Ethereum was the worst, ending a six-day long with a $15.2 million loss. Bitcoin followed with $5.3 million down, and HYPE added another $702K to the damage.

• What was once a masterclass in precision trading is now a cautionary tale. The trader’s total profit and loss now sits at -$28.77 million, marking one of the biggest single-wallet crashes among crypto whales in recent months. Some analysts think the whale might have closed these longs to flip short as market sentiment shifts.

As Money Ape put it: “Who is printing money here—or is this whale shorting elsewhere?” hinting at possible moves behind the scenes.

• This collapse comes as unease spreads across the crypto market, with volatility returning after months of leverage-driven rallies. “Whale capitulation” moments like this have historically signaled trouble ahead for BTC and ETH, often triggering waves of liquidations as smaller traders panic. The fact that someone with a perfect win record can take losses this big is a harsh reminder—no one is bulletproof when timing or exposure goes wrong.

• The whale’s 14 wins have been completely erased, leaving traders wondering what comes next. Whether this is the end of a legendary run or the start of a new high-risk play, one thing’s clear: in crypto’s wildest markets, fortunes can flip overnight.