Bitcoin Falls Below $105K as $1.2 Billion in Crypto Positions Are Liquidated

The overall crypto market cap has dropped significantly, with major altcoins facing severe losses, highlighting ongoing market instability and liquidation risks.

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Summary

The crypto market saw a drastic 7.3% drop, wiping out nearly $1.19 billion in liquidations. The total market cap now stands dangerously close to $3.5 trillion, with major altcoins experiencing significant losses. This downturn follows concerns over broader market instability, including credit market stress and geopolitical tensions, contributing to a fragile market sentiment.

Terms & Concepts
  • Liquidations: The process of closing out leveraged positions in the market, often triggered when an asset falls below a specified value, forcing traders to sell their positions to cover their losses.
  • Altcoins: Cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, often considered more volatile and speculative than Bitcoin itself.
  • BTC Dominance: The percentage of Bitcoin's market capitalization relative to the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies, indicating Bitcoin's relative strength in the market.