Hey guys!
Our team has recently conducted a deep analysis of Uniswap V3 protocol and its biggest players. Some of the findings were eye-opening to say the least.
Consider this intriguing case: a mysterious LP boldly ventured beyond the norm. Over 250 days ago, on November 30th, 2022, an audacious move unfolded. With over 500K USDC supplied, they opened a position that defied the boundaries of the price range. What's more astonishing? This position remains open till this very moment.
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A puzzle emerges: what drives someone to park half a million dollars on Uniswap V3 for a span of over 8 months, all while reaping no fees in return?
Amidst the enigma, a plausible explanation arises. Could this enigmatic LP be orchestrating a unique symphony, using a slender Uniswap position as a crafty disguise for a limit order? Imagine this: when the USDC/ETH price finally crosses this position's price range, the entire USDC corpus seamlessly converts into ETH. A stroke of genius indeed! By sidestepping the standard 0.05% transaction fee, our mysterious virtuoso stands to pocket a fraction of the transaction fees contributed by traders who tap into their USDC liquidity.
What are your thoughts on this behavior? Any other explanations?
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https://medium.com/coinmonks/top-5-mysterious-liquidity-providers-in-uniswap-v3-and-what-we-can-learn-from-them-1894bd27096f
I see this quite a bit in random pairs. Not normally that high of value, but I’ve always assumed it was a DEX limit order. I can’t assume the fees earned will cover the gas cost. Maybe it’s a way to hide capital gains? Claim it as income instead?
Am I reading it right? You’re trying it evaluate a position in ETH/WBTC pool in USD terms? It’s totally useless IMO.