Risk Runs Hot: Massive Crypto Liquidation Wave Slams Traders Overnight

A sharp rise in crypto liquidations is sending a louder message of how some traders are using more leverage in recent months. Average daily wipeouts have jumped from roughly $28 million in long bets and $15 million in shorts during the last cycle to about $68 million long and $45 million short in the current… Continue reading Risk Runs Hot: Massive Crypto Liquidation Wave Slams Traders Overnight

Bitcoin Hits 7-Week Low As $540-M In Trades Wiped Out

Bitcoin fell to its lowest levels since July 8 after Wall Street opened on Friday, with prices sliding and traders scrambling to reassess short-term plans. According to CoinGlass, 24-hour crypto liquidations neared $540 million as selling pressure intensified on major exchanges. Whales And Exchange Distribution Pressure Based on reports from market watchers, heavy selling by… Continue reading Bitcoin Hits 7-Week Low As $540-M In Trades Wiped Out

Bitcoin Futures Liquidation Forms Local Price Bottom — A Return To $65,000 Inevitable?

The price of Bitcoin hasn’t quite started the month as widely expected, falling to around the $60,000 mark on Thursday, October 3rd. This bearish pressure is believed to have been triggered by the escalating tension in the Middle East after Iran fired missiles into Israel. However, the premier cryptocurrency seems to be making a turnaround… Continue reading Bitcoin Futures Liquidation Forms Local Price Bottom — A Return To $65,000 Inevitable?

Bitcoin Crash To $61,000 Drives 24-Hour Crypto Liquidations Toward $300 Million

Early on Monday morning, the Bitcoin price crashed another 5% to drop to the $61,000 level. This drop, which was very sudden, has taken investors by surprise, triggering a massive wave of liquidations. As the volume continues to rise, the crypto liquidation figures have barreled toward $300 million in just 24 hours alone. 91,000 Crypto… Continue reading Bitcoin Crash To $61,000 Drives 24-Hour Crypto Liquidations Toward $300 Million

Crypto Market Liquidations Top $330 Million In 24 Hours With Ethereum In The Lead

As the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices hav barreled toward a new all-time high, short-term traders have been suffering the brunt of the liquidations. In the last day alone, over $330 million was liquidated from the crypto market and the majority of this has been from short traders who expect prices to fall once again. Over… Continue reading Crypto Market Liquidations Top $330 Million In 24 Hours With Ethereum In The Lead