{"id":63040,"date":"2025-11-17T06:35:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/smart-trader-shifts-to-hyperliquids-hype-after-pocketing-2-5m-profit-on-strk\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T06:35:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:35:30","slug":"smart-trader-shifts-to-hyperliquids-hype-after-pocketing-2-5m-profit-on-strk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/smart-trader-shifts-to-hyperliquids-hype-after-pocketing-2-5m-profit-on-strk\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart trader shifts to Hyperliquid\u2019s HYPE after pocketing $2.5M profit on STRK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2022\/08\/1652296874086-dfa414b2-a652-413b-a141-5441e1344f1c-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2022\/08\/1652296874086-dfa414b2-a652-413b-a141-5441e1344f1c-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2022\/08\/1652296874086-dfa414b2-a652-413b-a141-5441e1344f1c-smartcrop-750x375.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2022\/08\/1652296874086-dfa414b2-a652-413b-a141-5441e1344f1c-smartcrop-363x181.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>A savvy trader locks in over $2.5M on a Starknet long position opened three days ago.<\/li>\n<li>He has rotated to HYPE with a 10x long worth roughly $2.98M.<\/li>\n<li>Hyperliquid\u2019s token could be poised for an upward move.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Smart money participants are celebrating profits despite the current broader bearish sentiments, which underpins Bitcoin around $95,000.<\/p>\n<p>One trader is grabbing attention with his high-stakes leveraged bets.<\/p>\n<p>According to on-chain tracker Lookonchain, the player has secured over $2.5 million in returns after a well-timed long on Starknet (STRK), executed three days ago.<\/p>\n<p>Most interestingly, he has redirected attention to a new position, going long on Hyperliquid\u2019s HYPE with a substantially higher leverage of 10x.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Smart trader 0xbbc0 opened a 5x long on 29.5M <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24STRK&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">$STRK<\/a>($6.7M) 3 days ago and is now sitting on over $2.5M in profit.<\/p>\n<p>4 hours ago, he also opened a 10x long on 77,598 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24HYPE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">$HYPE<\/a>($2.98M).<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pQAjmsQNjH\">https:\/\/t.co\/pQAjmsQNjH<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WQYjrNeJGL\">pic.twitter.com\/WQYjrNeJGL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lookonchain (@lookonchain) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lookonchain\/status\/1990255336348123197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These back-to-back moves are coming as uncertainty engulfs the financial landscape, with most traders opting for wait-and-watch and caution.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the latest trade has fueled optimism among HYPE holders, as it indicates confidence in the altcoin\u2019s potential rally in the near term.<\/p>\n<h2>An STRK long that hit its target<\/h2>\n<p>Blockchain data shows the wallet opened a 5x long on 29.5M Starknet tokens, a position worth roughly $6.7 million, three days ago.<\/p>\n<p>The player entered just as STRK began creating a short-term base.<\/p>\n<p>The digital token has remained on the watchers\u2019 radar lately due to ecosystem upgrades, a thriving staking marketplace, and uncertainty linked to overall market downsides.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">900M STRK are now staked on Starknet.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s ~20% of the circulating supply, and a 100% increase in staked STRK since last quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Acceleration. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3thNY1Hk2x\">pic.twitter.com\/3thNY1Hk2x<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Starknet (BTCFi arc) \ud83e\udd77 (@Starknet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Starknet\/status\/1989317744395784198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While many hesitated as fear crippled the cryptocurrency sector, the smart trader joined before the short-lived rally started, riding a clean uptrend.<\/p>\n<p>His profit surpassed $2.5 million as Starknet extends its recovery, now up 30% the past seven days.<\/p>\n<p>STRK is trading at $0.2104 after losing 8% the past 24 hours amid broader weakness and profit-taking after the latest surge.<\/p>\n<h2>HYPE set to rebound after POPCAT scandal?<\/h2>\n<p>Hours after the STRK returns emerged in trackers, the trader entered a new position \u2013 a long on 77,598 HYPE, worth approximately $3 million, with a significantly higher 10x leverage.<\/p>\n<p>The timing drew attention.<\/p>\n<p>Hyperliquid has been among the most-watched DEXs the past week, <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/hyperliquid-loses-5m-in-popcat-attack-hype-price-comes-under-pressure\/\">following POPCAT\u2019s manipulation<\/a>, which saw the platform temporarily halt withdrawals.<\/p>\n<p>HYPE endured substantial bearishness following the event, losing more than 10% of its value in the past week.<\/p>\n<p>With the wallet\u2019s transaction becoming some sort of sentiment indicator, enthusiasts trust HYPE is poised for a rebound as the exchange\u2019s manipulation debates settle.<\/p>\n<p>Committing almost $2.98 million to a 10x long underscores the conviction of short-term uptrends amidst broader market struggles.<\/p>\n<p>HYPE remained relatively stable the past 24 hours, losing only 1.40% to trade at $38.41.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-source=\"CoinJournal\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-348305\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HYPE-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1032\" height=\"381\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Technical indicators display neutral conditions as HYPE eyes the next move.<\/p>\n<p>The Moving Average Convergence Divergence remained relatively flat with the signal line on the 1-hour chart.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the Relative Strength Index at 48 suggests indecisiveness.<\/p>\n<p>For now, market players are watching to see whether the smart whale turns into a reliable signal.<\/p>\n<p>If his history rhymes, HYPE could be poised for a near-term rebound.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/smart-trader-shifts-to-hyperliquids-hype-after-pocketing-2-5m-profit-on-strk\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) A savvy trader locks in over $2.5M on a Starknet long position opened three days ago. He has rotated to HYPE with a 10x long worth roughly $2.98M. Hyperliquid\u2019s token could be poised for an upward move. 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