币界网报道：Ether whales have made over $100 million in leveraged bets following the U.S. airstrike in Iran, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain. Large investors deposited 50,000 ETH (worth $110 million) into lending platform Aave to open leveraged long positions, anticipating a price surge. The move comes as geopolitical tensions escalated after the U.S. military strike, which historically triggers market volatility. On-chain data shows these whales borrowed stablecoins against their ETH collateral to amplify their exposure. Meanwhile, Ethereum's price briefly spiked above $2,400 before retracing, with derivatives markets showing increased open interest. Analysts note such large leveraged positions could lead to heightened volatility if the market moves against these bets, potentially triggering cascading liquidations. The activity highlights how major crypto traders use geopolitical events to position themselves in anticipation of price movements.