As $213M Disappears Amid Crypto Turmoil, a Single Trader Scores $17M Profit
Bitget-RWA2025/10/27 02:04
By: Bitget-RWA
- Crypto markets faced $213M liquidations from short positions amid Trump's 100% China tariff-driven sell-off, while trader "0xc2a" secured $17M profits via Bitcoin/Ethereum longs. - Mutuum Finance (MUTM) launched a hybrid DeFi lending protocol, raising $17.8M and attracting 17,400 investors through automated P2C and customizable P2P models. - Stablecoin settlement volumes surged 70% to $10B in August 2025, driven by B2B transactions now accounting for two-thirds of corporate usage. - Crypto M&A hit $10B i
This week, the cryptocurrency market experienced significant turbulence, with $213 million in liquidations occurring across various platforms within just four hours—most of which stemmed from short trades, as detailed in a
Mutuum Finance press release
. Amid this instability, an experienced trader managed to profit from the downturn, earning $17 million through long positions in Bitcoin
and Ethereum
, according to a Yahoo Finance report
. The trader, identified as "0xc2a," strategically entered the market before prices rebounded, taking advantage of the volatility triggered by former President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, as covered in a BeInCrypto article
. This policy move led to a global sell-off, causing Bitcoin to drop to its lowest point in three months before quickly recovering. Stablecoins are also gaining momentum, with transaction volumes hitting $10 billion in August 2025—a 70% increase since February, based on data from
a BeInCrypto analysis
. Businesses now make up about two-thirds of all stablecoin transactions, largely due to a surge in business-to-business (B2B) payments, which have more than doubled since February, the analysis reveals. This trend demonstrates the deepening role of digital currencies in everyday business, as companies use on-chain liquidity for immediate settlements and to generate returns through DeFi platforms. The growing institutional presence in the sector is further highlighted by a record $10 billion in crypto mergers and acquisitions (M&A) during Q3 2025, according to
a BeInCrypto report
. The increase was driven by reverse mergers and favorable U.S. regulations for crypto, with digital asset treasury transactions making up 37% of the total deal value, the report notes. Experts interpret this as evidence of a maturing industry, where disciplined capital raising and regulatory compliance are helping crypto businesses connect traditional finance with digital asset offerings. Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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