Ethereum Faces Unprecedented Short Positions Amid Market Volatility

According to BlockBeats, the global market macro commentary magazine, Kobeissi Letter, reported on February 10 that short positions on Ethereum have surged by 40% within a week and have skyrocketed by 500% since November 2024. Wall Street's shorting of Ethereum has reached unprecedented levels, surpassing any previous records. The impact of these extreme short positions has already been observed. On February 2, Ethereum experienced a dramatic 37% drop within 60 hours, coinciding with news related to trade wars. This sharp decline was reminiscent of the 2010 stock market 'flash crash,' although there was no clear news catalyst at that time. The entire cryptocurrency market saw over $1 trillion evaporate in just a few hours. Despite the rapid increase in short positions in December 2024, Ethereum has continued to attract significant capital inflows. Over a span of just three weeks, ETH saw inflows exceeding $2 billion, with a record-breaking $854 million in a single week. However, hedge funds are still aggressively shorting Ethereum, aiming to suppress its rise and limit any breakout movements.