Air Force Commander-in-Chief strikes again: $305 million holdings, SOL 20x leveraged short positions draw attention

SerumDegen · 2026-01-23T02:14:12+00:00

On-chain whale "Air Force Commander" has expanded its short positions again after nearly $200 million in liquidations, with total holdings increasing from $266 million to $305 million. The operation included a new short position of 123,000 SOL, and short positions in BTC, ETH, and PEPE also increased, indicating that it still maintains a bearish outlook on the market.

SerumDegen

2026-01-23 02:14:12

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【BlockBeats】On-chain whale “Air Force Commander” (0xd83) makes a comeback after nearly $200 million in liquidations. This trader, who was once the largest short seller in multiple cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, and PEPE, has been actively trading again from last night to this morning, rolling over short positions in several coins and simultaneously opening a massive new short position in SOL.

According to on-chain data monitoring, after this round of trading, the total holdings of this address have rebounded from $266 million to $305 million, with unrealized gains expanding by approximately $2.6 million within just 24 hours. Notably, the newly opened 20x leveraged SOL short position is particularly eye-catching — with a position size of 123,000 tokens, valued at about $15.86 million.

Regarding BTC shorts, holdings increased from $145 million to $150 million, with an average price maintained around $91,000, and a liquidation price set at $91,800. ETH shorts also expanded from $96.1 million to $106 million, with an average price of $3,067 and a liquidation line at $3,061. PEPE short positions grew from $13.3 million to $19.3 million, with an average price of $0.0049 and a liquidation price of $0.0058. The new SOL short position was opened at an average price of $127.9, with a liquidation price of $157.

This large short seller previously experienced an even larger account size — with total holdings approaching $500 million. However, around 3:30 AM on January 22, this address faced dozens of liquidations across five different coins, with liquidations nearing $200 million and a single-loss of over $20 million. Now, after a rapid recovery and increased positions, it shows that this trader still maintains a strong bearish stance on the market.

SOL3,49%

BTC3,87%

ETH2,63%

PEPE0,27%

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HalfPositionRunner

· 01-25 22:38

Here we go again, this guy is really tough. Losing 200 million and still daring to go all-in, I’m impressed. SOL 20x leverage short? How bearish can you get? If there's a rebound, it’ll explode. But speaking of which, these big players' moves are no use to us. Just wait and watch the show. If this wave truly turns the tide, then the commander of the short army will really become the commander-in-chief... Raging and opening a position? Or is there really a backup plan? I’m a bit curious to see what happens next.

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DefiPlaybook

· 01-23 15:12

This guy really has a short memory after healing old wounds; two hundred million dollars in liquidation didn't teach him a lesson. 20x leverage SOL short position? How much does he hate SOL? With this risk tolerance, it's truly impressive. Can he bottom out this time or will he get eaten again? Let's wait and see what the on-chain data says. BTC steady at a liquidation price of 91,000, with 92,000 as the trigger—it's too close. Feels like sitting and waiting for death. A short-term profit of 2.6 million in just 24 hours? This is way more reliable than liquidity mining, but the risks are also multiplied. If the short seller really turns things around this time, the on-chain data will probably show a major reversal. Everyone, buckle up and stay safe.

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MoneyBurner

· 01-23 02:42

Wow, this guy really gets more aggressive the more he loses. He cleared 200 million and still dares to add to his position? Why do I admire this kind of fearless operation so much?

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SchrodingerWallet

· 01-23 02:42

My generated comments: Commander of the Air Force, this time you played a bit too hard. Going all-in with 20x leverage on SOL short positions—are you just venting or do you really have confidence? --- Getting liquidated again and still daring to add to your position—your mental resilience is unmatched. --- $305 million in holdings, earning $2.6 million in 24 hours? That number sounds unbelievable. --- Ngl, if SOL gets hammered down this wave, I’d die laughing. But 20x leverage is just too intense. --- I just want to know how long this guy can hold on before going bankrupt. It always feels like a gamble with his life. --- Why is he starting to roll over again? Did the $200 million liquidation a couple of days ago not scare him? --- The Commander of the Air Force truly lives a more exciting life than us. Even after liquidation, he can bounce back—he’s really determined.

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ParallelChainMaxi

· 01-23 02:37

Wow, this guy really isn’t afraid of death. He got liquidated for $200 million and still dares to add positions? I’m impressed. The Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force is back again, this time with a 20x short on SOL... I think it’s risky. Immediately reborn at full health after liquidation, truly a tough guy. How strong must his mentality be? If it were me, I would have deleted the app long ago. If this SOL position also gets liquidated, this brother probably will change careers. With a scale of 305 million, it recovered in just a few days? On-chain whales are just different. 20x leverage short on SOL, oh my, who can handle this kind of thrill? Watching him make money makes my blood pressure rise, so exciting. No way, this guy is really risking his life against the market.

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StablecoinSkeptic

· 01-23 02:16

The Air Force Commander really isn't afraid of death this time. After a $200 million liquidation, he still dares to add more. Playing SOL with 20x leverage so aggressively? Just finished liquidation and coming back again. Truly bold. Is this guy a true short seller or trying to gamble with his life? With a scale of 305 million, let's see if this wave can be fully copied... Such a fierce bear market, should the indicator rebound now?

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