Bitcoin Short by Suspected Insider @qwatio Flips to Profit — 40x BTC Bet Nets $70K Amid $150M Exposure

On September 26, COINOTAG cited on-chain analyst Ai Auntie reporting that the address linked to the alleged “insider trader” @qwatio has shifted from mark-to-market losses into profitability, with combined positions showing an overall profit of approximately $70,000. The report indicates a materially scaled BTC 40x short—opening price $108,855.4 and liquidation price $110,284.6—alongside an XRP 20x short—opening price $2.71 and liquidation price $3.08. COINOTAG notes that the trader’s gross BTC exposure is reported near $150 million, and holdings have been exhibiting significant intra-day fluctuation, according to on-chain metrics; all figures are presented as reported by the analyst and remain subject to further confirmation.