According to blockchain analytics platforms Lookonchain and Onchain Lens, an anonymous wallet that recently withdrew 3,100 ETH from the Tornado Cash mixer transferred the proceeds to the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid on the morning of November 8, 2026. The funds were converted to USDC via CoW Swap, resulting in a $6.92 million deposit that was immediately used as collateral for a high‑leverage trade.

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Structure of the leveraged pair trade

The trader split the collateral evenly, enabled 20× cross‑margin leverage, and opened a combined position valued at approximately $26 million. The long side comprises a $12.84 million Bitcoin position entered at $75,762.20 per BTC, while the short side mirrors this exposure with a 5,740 ETH short worth $12.83 million. This setup creates a textbook dominance trade that profits from Bitcoin’s price outpacing Ether’s, regardless of overall market direction.

Potential origins and risks

Researchers note that the wallet’s transaction history traces back to addresses associated with the April 2026 hack of the Drift Protocol derivatives platform, which lost $290 million. However, they caution that the link is circumstantial; Tornado Cash’s mixing capabilities obscure definitive provenance. The trade’s aggressive 20× leverage means that a move against the position could trigger automatic liquidation at $37,014.09 for Bitcoin or $3,343.60 for Ether, wiping out the original $6.92 million capital.

What to watch next

Market participants will monitor Bitcoin’s price relative to Ether over the coming days, as the spread determines the trade’s profitability. Any significant price swing in Ether—especially a rally that narrows the BTC‑ETH gap—could force a rapid liquidation on Hyperliquid’s cross‑margin system. Additionally, further forensic analysis of the wallet’s funding source may clarify whether the assets stem from the Drift hack or other illicit activity.