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$864.24 Million Liquidated as Bitcoin, Cryptos Dip


In a stunning reversal of fortune, the crypto market saw a significant downturn, culminating in a whopping $864.24 million worth of liquidations.

$864.24 Million in Crypto Liquidations

Bitcoin led the correction, falling 7% to a weekly low of $65,214. This downturn marks its lowest valuation since April 5.

The ripple effects resonated across the board. Even smaller cryptocurrencies like Solana and Dogecoin experienced steeper declines of around 18% and 19%, respectively.

Bitcoin, Solana, Dogecoin Price Performance
Bitcoin, Solana, Dogecoin Price Performance. Source: TradingView

The downturn primarily stems from the liquidations of bullish bets on crypto.

In the past 24 hours alone, data from Coinglass indicates that approximately $775.40 million was cleared from long positions in derivatives markets. Short positions were not spared either, with around $89.89 million being liquidated.

Total Crypto Liquidations
Total Crypto Liquidations. Source: Coinglass

This sudden market shift contrasts sharply with the recent uptrend fueled partly by anticipation surrounding the Bitcoin halving event—a key update in the cryptocurrency’s code meant to decrease its supply.

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Conclusion

In summary, the crypto market experienced a significant downturn resulting in $864.24 million worth of liquidations. Bitcoin led the correction, reaching a weekly low of $65,214, the lowest since April 5. This downturn impacted smaller cryptocurrencies like Solana and Dogecoin, which saw declines of around 18% and 19%, respectively. The market shift was attributed to the liquidations of bullish bets on crypto, with approximately $775.40 million cleared from long positions in derivatives markets in the past 24 hours. This reversal of fortune contrasts sharply with the recent uptrend driven by anticipation of the Bitcoin halving event.

  • bitcoinBitcoin (BTC) $ 59,983.00
  • ethereumEthereum (ETH) $ 2,418.01
  • bnbBNB (BNB) $ 552.68
  • solanaSolana (SOL) $ 137.25
  • xrpXRP (XRP) $ 0.586194
  • cardanoCardano (ADA) $ 0.357569
  • shiba-inuShiba Inu (SHIB) $ 0.000014
  • polkadotPolkadot (DOT) $ 4.38