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Beyond the geopolitical factors, whispers of insider trading actions have circulated within the crypto space. Blockchain analysis on derivatives exchanges like HyperLquid revealed that a prominent whale—an investor with holdings dating back to 2011—executed meticulously timed trades shortly before the event. This individual reportedly reaped nearly $200 million in profits by building large short positions against Bitcoin and Ethereum, effectively betting against the market just days before the tariff announcement.