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Sign InAmid surging whale activity in the cryptocurrency markets, a trader known as 'Evaded' successfully booked over $7.5 million in profit from ZEC and HYPE long positions in less than four days. According to reports, the trader immediately rotated these gains into a new ether (ETH) long position valued at $38.63 million. This move signals high conviction in the asset's near-term trajectory, as the position was executed using significant 25x leverage on the Hyperliquid platform.
This aggressive positioning comes as Ethereum faces stiff competition from Solana (SOL), which has seen a surge in on-chain volume over the past quarter. Rotating capital from privacy coins like ZEC into ETH suggests that large-scale 'whales' are seeking exposure to blue-chip assets with deeper liquidity. Per market data, high-leverage positions at 25x significantly increase the risk of cascading liquidations if the market experiences sudden volatility, a factor currently weighing on sentiment across decentralized exchanges.
Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading at $3,742.50 (at close May 22, 2026), holding steady near key psychological levels. Looking ahead, market participants are monitoring global macro catalysts, including the Reserve Bank of Australia's meeting minutes on May 19, 2026, which could impact broader risk appetite. Traders should watch for price stability above the $3,500 support zone to sustain the current bullish momentum initiated by these large-scale leveraged bets.