Over 74,000 positions liquidated after modest market recovery, indicating high leverage

01/16/2025 08:00
Over 74,000 positions liquidated after modest market recovery, indicating high leverage

An unexpected rebound lead to a cascade of short liquidations across major exchanges, with short positions bearing the brunt.

Over 74,000 positions liquidated after modest market recovery, indicating high leverage Over 74,000 positions liquidated after modest market recovery, indicating high leverage 22 seconds ago · 2 min read

Short positions bear the brunt as market rebound triggers chain reaction of liquidations.

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Updated: Jan. 15, 2025 at 10:39 pm UTC

Over 74,000 positions liquidated after modest market recovery, indicating high leverage

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Over the span of just one day, $201.87 million was wiped out in liquidations, blindsiding a staggering 74,152 traders. With short positions astonishingly overwhelmed, making up nearly 65% of the total, the aftermath of a sudden market rebound left many in disbelief. Ripple’s XRP led the disruption, surging 14.34%, and this ripple effect wasn't confined to XRP alone. So, what fueled these outsized moves across altcoins and major cryptos alike, leaving both retail and institutional traders reeling? Discover the market dynamics that no one saw coming.

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