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Ethereum Faces Unprecedented Short Positioning Is a Short Squeeze on the Horizon?

Jonathan Carls by Jonathan Carls
February 10, 2025
in Binance Feed, Market
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Ethereum Faces Unprecedented Short Positioning—Is a Short Squeeze on the Horizon
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  • Hedge funds’ extreme shorting of Ethereum fuels uncertainty and market instability.
  • Bitcoin outpaces Ethereum, holding a market cap six times larger amid ETH struggles.
  • Potential short squeeze could trigger rapid Ethereum buybacks and price recovery.

Ethereum is currently facing unprecedented short positioning from hedge funds, marking one of the most aggressive bearish bets in history. Over the past week, short positions on Ethereum surged by 40%, reaching a  500% increase since November 2024. This level of short interest has never been seen before, raising concerns about potential market movements. 

What is happening with Ethereum?

Short positioning in Ethereum is now up +40% in ONE WEEK and +500% since November 2024.

Never in history have Wall Street hedge funds been so short of Ethereum, and it's not even close.

What do hedge funds know is coming?

(a thread) pic.twitter.com/knsyOhYyyt

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) February 9, 2025

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The sharp positioning triggered significant volatility, causing Ethereum to plummet 37% within 60 hours on February 2nd. Despite a substantial inflow of funds into Ethereum, hedge funds remain convinced that its price will struggle to recover. This imbalance between market inflows and extreme short positions creates uncertainty, leaving traders questioning Ethereum’s future.

Ethereum Faces Persistent Selling Pressure

Ethereum’s price action has remained weak even as Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies have surged. Bitcoin has outperformed Ethereum significantly, maintaining a market capitalization six times larger than Ethereum’s, the highest ratio since 2020. 

Despite Ethereum experiencing high trading volumes, especially around key political and economic events, it has struggled to recover its recent losses. 

Notably, large spikes in trading volume occurred on January 21st, following Inauguration Day, and on February 3rd, during the sharp market decline. Even after a week, Ethereum has failed to regain lost ground, reflecting ongoing selling pressure and investor hesitancy.

Furthermore, volume has been strong in ETH generally speaking.

We saw large spikes in volume on January 21st after Inauguration Day.

We also saw large spikes in volume around the February 3rd crash.

Price action has failed to recover the gap lower even as one week has passed. pic.twitter.com/308EY0iw7H

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) February 9, 2025

Market Manipulation or a Strategic Hedge?

The massive short exposure to Ethereum raises questions about hedge funds’ motivations. Some analysts speculate that funds are attempting to suppress Ethereum’s breakout potential. Others believe this short positioning is part of a broader market hedge rather than a direct attack on Ethereum. 

Historically, regulatory concerns surrounding Ethereum’s classification as a security added uncertainty. However, with the new administration in place, these fears have eased. 

Additionally, Ethereum received positive sentiment when Eric Trump expressed optimism, briefly boosting prices. Despite this, hedge funds continue to bet against Ethereum, suggesting a deeper bearish outlook.

Will Ethereum Experience a Short Squeeze?

With extreme short positioning in place, Ethereum remains vulnerable to sudden price swings. The market saw this effect on February 3rd when Ethereum experienced a dramatic decline. 

If bullish momentum builds, a short squeeze could force rapid buybacks, leading to a sharp rebound. Since early 2024, Bitcoin has risen 12 times more than Ethereum, widening the performance gap. If Ethereum reverses course, this imbalance may narrow. 

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