Whale 0x10ea’s $14.56M DOGE Position Wiped Out
In a dramatic example of the risks tied to leveraged trading, crypto whale 0x10ea suffered a full liquidation of their 113 million DOGE position, worth approximately $14.56 million, following the latest market downturn. The forced liquidation resulted in a realized loss of nearly $2.7 million, making it one of the largest individual losses of the recent crash.
The position was long on DOGE, meaning the whale was betting on its price to go up. However, as prices suddenly fell across the crypto market, margin thresholds were breached—triggering automatic liquidation of the entire trade.
Market Crash Triggers Liquidation Wave
This event comes amid a broader crypto correction that saw hundreds of millions wiped out across major exchanges. Liquidation data shows a significant concentration of losses in meme coins like DOGE and PEPE, where volatility is often higher than blue-chip assets like BTC or ETH.
For wallet 0x10ea, the liquidation not only erased the position but also highlights the brutal impact of over-leveraging. DOGE’s price drop was sharp enough to trigger margin calls, forcing the sell-off regardless of long-term outlook.
Due to the market crash, whale 0x10ea's 113M $DOGE($14.56M) long position was fully liquidated, resulting in a total loss of nearly $2.7M.https://t.co/FUVibk0y1hpic.twitter.com/VElO5zroI0
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 19, 2026
A Cautionary Tale for Traders
While high-leverage positions can offer amplified profits, they carry equally high risks—especially during periods of high market volatility. This case is a clear reminder that even large holders (“whales”) are not immune to the risks of sudden market reversals.
Traders are advised to use risk management strategies like stop-loss orders and to avoid excessive leverage, especially when trading highly volatile assets like Dogecoin.