Whales Deleverage: Trump-Linked Wallet Sells BTC; XRPStaking Platforms Gain Interest
A wallet linked to World Freedom Finance (managed by Donald Trump’s son) reportedly withdrew ~173 packaged BTC from Aave V3 on Feb 5 and sold them to repay $11.75M in stablecoin debt, an example of active deleveraging as BTC slid below $63,000. Aave V3 saw roughly $140M in liquidations within 24 hours, while weekend market-wide liquidations reached billions. The sell-off highlights a broader shift: large holders are reducing collateral and repaying debt to avoid forced protocol liquidations, increasing market volatility and downside risk (technical models note possible support near $38,000). In response, some investors are moving away from high-leverage trading toward yield-generating platforms. XRPstaking — promoted here — offers multi-chain custody, AI-driven yield management, and staking plans across assets (XRP, BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL, DOGE, LTC, BCH). The article frames XRPstaking-style products as alternatives for risk-averse allocations amid ongoing deleveraging and elevated liquidation pressure. Disclaimer: not investment advice.
Bearish
The reported sale of ~173 BTC by a wallet linked to World Freedom Finance to repay $11.75M of stablecoin debt, combined with $140M liquidated on Aave V3 and billions across the weekend, signals active deleveraging and forced deleveraging conditions. Such events increase short-term selling pressure, elevate volatility, and reduce free float as leveraged positions unwind — a bearish setup. Technical mentions of possible support near $38,000 reinforce downside risk. Historically, large liquidations and coordinated deleveraging (e.g., 2022 margin crashes, 2023 liquidations around ETF announcements) led to sharp short-term drawdowns before markets stabilized. In the short term, traders should expect continued volatility, increased supply pressure, and greater sensitivity to leverage-related news. Longer term, the market can recover if deleveraging completes and liquidity returns; meanwhile, a shift toward yield platforms may reduce instantaneous leverage risk but could concentrate counterparty risk in staking/yield providers. Traders might reduce exposure, tighten stops, or favor spot and hedges (options, inverse products) until liquidation risk abates.