Long positions accounted for $5.7 billion of the wipeout, far outpacing $1.4 billion in short liquidations as volatility forced traders out of leveraged bets.
The crypto market saw $7.1 billion in leveraged positions liquidated over the past week, with long liquidations reaching $5.7 billion and short liquidations totaling $1.4 billion. Liquidation refers to the forced closure of leveraged trades after losses breach exchange collateral requirements, a process that often accelerates sharp market swings. The figures indicate bullish bets absorbed most of the damage during the period, reflecting a broader washout in risk-taking across crypto derivatives.