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$18.8 Million in ZEC Contract Liquidations Recorded Over 24 Hours

$18.8 Million in ZEC Contract Liquidations Recorded Over 24 Hours

Zcash volatility intensifies as Hyperliquid’s largest ZEC short widens losses to $21.75M, reflecting a sharp rise in position size and prices since October.

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Summary

Zcash’s price surge has deepened losses for Hyperliquid’s largest ZEC short position, now showing an unrealized loss of $21.75 million—up 245%—after growing from $29.26 million to $43.2 million in size. The short was opened on October 10 at $184 per ZEC and now averages $360, with a nominal value of $74.35 million. This development adds to mounting liquidation risks amid high volatility, with the position’s scale and loss escalation highlighting leveraged trading dangers.

Terms & Concepts
  • ZEC: The ticker symbol for Zcash, a cryptocurrency focused on privacy and anonymity through advanced cryptographic techniques.
  • Contract Liquidation: The forced closure of a trader's leveraged position when margin requirements are not met, often occurring in volatile markets.