A prominent Bitcoin investor, known as the ‘Trump Insider Whale’, has dramatically increased their short position, now worth an estimated $340 million. This move follows recent market volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding U.S.-China trade relations. 200 BTC were added to the existing short positions, driving a significant price drop for Bitcoin, leading to massive liquidations and impacting broader crypto markets. The whale’s actions have caused concern among investors and raised questions about market stability and the role of influential traders in influencing cryptocurrency prices. The Whale has been known to leverage macro events like trade tensions to capitalize on short positions, resulting in significant profits. This latest move comes as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent notes that talks between the two nations are ongoing, emphasizing how such diplomatic events impact market volatility. The sudden shift in market dynamics is closely being analyzed by platforms dedicated to tracking whale activities such as Arkham Intelligence.