The trading portfolio of famed crypto whale “Machi Big Brother” is back in the black, now showing over $30 million in profit. A look at his top three holdings, Ethereum, Hyperliquid, and PUMP, reveals a mixed bag of performance that perfectly captures the current state of the crypto market.
Machi Big Brother(@machibigbrother)’s profits are back — now exceeding $30M.
He is long on $ETH, $HYPE, and $PUMP.
Current positions:
11,900 $ETH($51M)
500,000 $HYPE($21.68M)
250M $PUMP($907.5K)https://t.co/fk2wRZjZpx pic.twitter.com/PkYpMZzLOM— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) August 12, 2025
Ethereum (ETH): The Stable Anchor
Ethereum continues to be the anchor of Machi’s portfolio, with his 11,900 ETH stake now valued at roughly $51 million.
The cryptocurrency trades near $4,301, showing only a marginal daily dip. Over the past 24 hours, prices fluctuated within a tight $4,150 to $4,350 range.
Bulls have defended the $4,200 level, while sellers remain active above $4,320. Significantly, trading volume rose more than 20%, indicating heightened short-term participation.
Source: CoinMarketCap
Should ETH break above $4,350, the next resistance targets could emerge near $4,400 and $4,450. Conversely, a drop below $4,200 risks a quick retest of $4,150.
Hyperliquid Faces Intense Selling Pressure
Hyperliquid tells a different story. Holding 500,000 HYPE worth $21.68 million, Machi faces short-term headwinds here. Prices have fallen to $43.11, down over 7% in the past day.
The decline from a $46.40 high has been met with repeated failed rebounds near $45.00.
Source: CoinMarketCap
The current $43.00 level is acting as tentative support, but selling pressure remains strong. If this floor breaks, a slide toward $42.00 appears likely.
On the other hand, a close above $45.00 could shift momentum back toward buyers. The increased trading activity, up nearly 19%, suggests heavy engagement from both sides of the market.
Is it just Machi? He’s not the only whale betting on HYPE. Here’s our previous report on the broader whale moves into the top altcoins.
Pump.fun (PUMP) Maintains Bullish Momentum
Pump.fun has provided a brighter note, climbing nearly 7% to $0.003636. Machi’s 250 million PUMP tokens are now worth just over $900,000. Price action shows an early surge, a midday pullback, and a gradual recovery toward resistance at $0.00370.
Source: CoinMarketCap
Breaking above this barrier could accelerate gains toward $0.00380. Immediate support rests near $0.00350, with deeper support at $0.00340. The sharp increase in trading volume, more than doubling in 24 hours, signals strong speculative interest.
What else looks strong? Machi has his picks, but other altcoins are also showing strength. Here’s our report on 6 altcoins that were shining in a red market.