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Is funding running dry? 'Brother Big' sells Bored Ape NFTs at a loss to cover Ethereum positions

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Investor "Brother Big" (Hwang Li-cheng) is reportedly selling Bored Ape NFTs at a loss to fund his Ethereum long positions on Hyperliquid.
  • He has sold 34 Bored Ape NFTs in the past month, incurring a loss of approximately 399 ETH.
  • His leveraged positions on Hyperliquid have also been repeatedly liquidated, with his account balance significantly reduced.

Prominent cryptocurrency investor Hwang Li-cheng, known as "Brother Big," is reportedly offloading his Bored Ape NFTs at a loss to support his leveraged Ethereum positions on the Hyperliquid platform. This move comes amid recent volatility in the crypto market, drawing attention to his trading activities.

Brother, take a break. Rest for a week or two, clear your positions, calm down, and go sunbathe on the beach.

โ€” NetizenA netizen commented on Hwang Li-cheng's trading activities, suggesting he take a break.

According to on-chain analysis by Lookonchain, Hwang has sold 34 Bored Ape NFTs over the past month, generating 326 ETH. However, this has resulted in an overall loss of approximately 399 ETH. One of the most significant losses came from the sale of Bored Ape #6057, which fetched only 7.65 ETH, representing a nearly 90% loss in value.

Leveraged trading in this market environment is simply suicidal.

โ€” NetizenAnother netizen criticized the risky nature of Hwang Li-cheng's trading strategy.

Simultaneously, Hwang's leveraged positions on Hyperliquid have faced repeated liquidations. As of early morning on June 28, his account was forcibly liquidated again, leaving a balance of only about $81,000. The situation has sparked considerable discussion online, with comments ranging from encouragement to "Brother, take a break" to criticism of his trading strategies in the current market environment.

I actually sympathize with him. I think he has a gambling addiction.

โ€” NetizenA netizen expressed sympathy for Hwang Li-cheng, speculating about a potential gambling addiction.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.