The post Abraxas Capital Boosts Crypto Short Positions Significantly appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Abraxas Capital increased short positions on BTC and ETH significantly. Notional value of positions reached $690 million. Positions amplified volatility, affecting crypto sentiment. Abraxas Capital significantly increased its short positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum via Hyperliquid, with total nominal value reaching $690 million by October 29, 2025. This strategic positioning indicates a bearish outlook, potentially impacting crypto market volatility if support levels breach, given Abraxas’ status as a leading participant on Hyperliquid. Abraxas Capital’s $690 Million Crypto Short Surge Abraxas Capital’s activity on the Hyperliquid platform has been notable for its aggressive $29 million deposit over the past three days. Both the main and subsidiary addresses have increased short positions, with ETH shorts climbing from $226 million to $273 million, and BTC shorts from $124 million to $239 million. The immediate implications of these actions suggest a possible market downturn. Potential sell-offs could occur if major support levels break, causing increased market volatility. As one anonymous derivatives strategist noted, “The scale of Abraxas’ positions indicates a high conviction trade. If prices break key support levels, their strategy could amplify sell-offs.” There have been no official statements from Abraxas executives despite their market impact. Analysts have noted the scale of their positions, suggesting high confidence in a bearish market. Historical Crypto Volatility and Potential Regulatory Response Did you know? {{Historically, major short positions like those of Abraxas Capital have led to significant price swings in the crypto market, demonstrating the influence of large players on market dynamics.}} Bitcoin’s price stands at $113,280.42, with a market cap of $2.26 trillion and a dominance of 59.22%, according to CoinMarketCap. Recent data indicates a 24-hour trading volume of $64.02 billion, a decrease of 0.76% in the past 24 hours, while reflecting a 7-day increase of 4.84%. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap… The post Abraxas Capital Boosts Crypto Short Positions Significantly appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Abraxas Capital increased short positions on BTC and ETH significantly. Notional value of positions reached $690 million. Positions amplified volatility, affecting crypto sentiment. Abraxas Capital significantly increased its short positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum via Hyperliquid, with total nominal value reaching $690 million by October 29, 2025. This strategic positioning indicates a bearish outlook, potentially impacting crypto market volatility if support levels breach, given Abraxas’ status as a leading participant on Hyperliquid. Abraxas Capital’s $690 Million Crypto Short Surge Abraxas Capital’s activity on the Hyperliquid platform has been notable for its aggressive $29 million deposit over the past three days. Both the main and subsidiary addresses have increased short positions, with ETH shorts climbing from $226 million to $273 million, and BTC shorts from $124 million to $239 million. The immediate implications of these actions suggest a possible market downturn. Potential sell-offs could occur if major support levels break, causing increased market volatility. As one anonymous derivatives strategist noted, “The scale of Abraxas’ positions indicates a high conviction trade. If prices break key support levels, their strategy could amplify sell-offs.” There have been no official statements from Abraxas executives despite their market impact. Analysts have noted the scale of their positions, suggesting high confidence in a bearish market. Historical Crypto Volatility and Potential Regulatory Response Did you know? {{Historically, major short positions like those of Abraxas Capital have led to significant price swings in the crypto market, demonstrating the influence of large players on market dynamics.}} Bitcoin’s price stands at $113,280.42, with a market cap of $2.26 trillion and a dominance of 59.22%, according to CoinMarketCap. Recent data indicates a 24-hour trading volume of $64.02 billion, a decrease of 0.76% in the past 24 hours, while reflecting a 7-day increase of 4.84%. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap…