Bitcoin & Crypto Market Outlook: Leveraged Longs, Hayes, Polymarket
A whale holds $186.7M in max-leverage BTC/ETH longs on Hyperliquid; Arthur Hayes is selling other assets to buy more BTC; Polymarket gives 60% odds BTC exceeds $90k in 2026.
What we know
An account on X flagged a whale carrying 1,822 BTC ($149.5M, liq. $80,637) and 15,270 ETH ($37.25M, liq. $2,406) at max leverage. Another account on X summarized Arthur Hayes' Oct 13 interview saying he's actively selling other assets to accumulate BTC. Another account on X noted Polymarket now prices a 60% chance BTC is above $90k by year-end. Another account on X disclosed $124k spent on a daily ETH DCA with $2.8–3k short-term target. Another account on X reads anon 'exit' larps as a contrarian bullish signal.
How the story developed
A whale holds $186.7M in max-leverage BTC/ETH longs on Hyperliquid; Arthur Hayes is selling other assets to buy more BTC; Polymarket gives 60% odds BTC exceeds $90k in 2026.
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By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.