Fighting Repeatedly, Losing Repeatedly, Where Does Machi's 'Endless Supply of Money' Come From?
Last night, the crypto market witnessed another dramatic liquidation event. Prominent investor Jeffrey Huang (known as "Machi Big Brother") saw his long positions on Hyperliquid get liquidated 10 times in rapid succession. His account balance plummeted from $1.3 million to just over $53,000—wiping out more than $1.25 million.
This is not his first major loss. In October 2024, a $79 million ETH long position was liquidated, resulting in a net loss of over $10 million and a $54.5 million profit reversal. Despite these massive losses, Huang repeatedly replenishes his margin, often within days, and continues high-leverage trading, frequently using 15x to 25x leverage.
The article explores the source of his seemingly endless capital. It identifies three main layers: 1) Traditional tech exit liquidity from the sale of his shares in 17LIVE; 2) Capital from early, controversial crypto projects like Mithril (MITH) and Cream Finance (CREAM); and 3) A sophisticated NFT liquidity engine where he strategically sells high-value NFTs (like Bored Apes), farms airdrops (e.g., Blur), and uses NFT-backed lending to generate constant streams of ETH and stablecoins.
His ability to absorb millions in losses suggests a deep, diversified liquidity reserve, estimated at over $100 million. He further refreshes this capital by launching new token projects, like MACHI on Blast. For ordinary investor, his story is a stark warning about the extreme risks of high-leverage trading and the importance of survival over the pursuit of rapid riches.
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