According to @ThinkingUSD on Twitter, a significant portion of revenue for crypto trading desks comes from liquidations, similar to the High Leverage Program (HLP). Many major exchanges now have specialized liquidation programs where market makers (MMs) take the opposite side of liquidated trades. However, exchanges themselves continue to profit substantially from handling liquidation flow directly. For traders, understanding the structure of these liquidation programs is crucial, as it affects liquidity, volatility, and overall trading risk. These mechanisms directly impact crypto market dynamics and should be factored into trading strategies (Source: @ThinkingUSD, May 30, 2025).

According to Ai 姨 (@ai_9684xtpa), rising concerns around HLP (High Leverage Positions) are drawing attention in the crypto trading community due to increased liquidation risks. The referenced tweet highlights that recent volatility has led to a surge in high-leverage positions on major exchanges, exposing traders to sudden market swings and potential mass liquidations. This environment can trigger rapid price movements in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, affecting both spot and derivatives markets (source: Ai 姨 on Twitter, May 29, 2025). Traders are advised to closely monitor leverage ratios and employ risk management strategies to navigate heightened volatility.

According to Lookonchain, a whale opened a long position of 175,179 ETH ($335.6M) with 50x leverage, actively closing 14,945 ETH ($28.7M) to secure a profit of $1.86M. This move left 160,234 ETH ($306.85M) at risk of liquidation, resulting in a $4M loss for Hyperliquidity Provider (HLP) within 24 hours.