Crypto Market Sees $40.42 Million in Liquidations Within One Hour
According to Coinglass, heightened volatility wiped out positions for over 160,000 traders, with both long and short positions facing substantial losses.
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Summary
In the past 4 hours, $119 million in crypto positions were liquidated, comprising $75.94 million in longs and $42.94 million in shorts, Coinglass data shows. Over the last 24 hours, 161,338 traders saw positions totaling $615 million liquidated. The largest single liquidation occurred on Hyperliquid BTC-USD, valued at $13.97 million. These figures reflect sharp market volatility affecting both bullish and bearish participants.
Terms & Concepts
- Liquidation: The forced closure of a trader's position due to insufficient margin, often occurring during high market volatility.
- Long Position: A trade that profits when the price of an asset rises, representing a bullish outlook.
- Short Position: A trade that profits when the price of an asset declines, representing a bearish outlook.