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RussianWhat Is a Crypto Whale and How to Track One
A whale holds a position large enough that their trades visibly move the market.
There is no exact threshold: for bitcoin a whale is usually an address with 1,000 BTC or more, for trading an account with positions worth tens of millions of dollars.
On centralised exchanges whale positions are hidden; only large orders and trades show. On Hyperliquid everything is public: an address reveals positions, leverage and liquidation price.
Watching whales is useful, copying them blindly is not: a large position can be a hedge or one leg of a strategy you cannot see.
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Frequently asked questions
How much bitcoin makes you a whale?
Usually 1,000 BTC or more on one address, but the line is arbitrary.
Where can I see whale trades?
On Hyperliquid, positions and trades by address; on spot exchanges, large orders and trades in the book.