SPCX perpetual liquidations top $76 million as shares fall below opening price

Coinglass data showed the SpaceX-linked contract ranked third in crypto derivatives liquidations over the past 24 hours after dropping below its first-day opening level.

Summary

SPCX perpetual contract liquidations exceeded $76 million in the past 24 hours as shares fell below their first-day opening price. Coinglass data showed the contract ranked third in crypto derivatives liquidation volume during that period, indicating a sharp unwind in leveraged positions after the decline.

Terms & Concepts
  • perpetual contract: A futures-like derivative with no expiry date.
  • liquidations: Forced closure of leveraged positions after losses breach margin requirements.
  • crypto derivatives: Tradable contracts whose value is tied to crypto-related assets.