In a devastating market downturn, Bitcoin’s sudden plunge below $83,000 has triggered a massive liquidation cascade, wiping out over $1 billion in trading positions within just 24 hours. This dramatic event, closely following Bitcoin’s recent 10% plunge from $94K, has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market.
Liquidation Carnage: By the Numbers
According to data from Coinglass:
- Total Liquidations: $1 billion
- Affected Traders: 305,170
- Long Positions Liquidated: $833.24 million (80% of total)
- Short Positions Liquidated: $170.08 million
- Largest Single Liquidation: $13.40 million on Bitfinex
Exchange Impact Analysis
The liquidation wave hit major exchanges particularly hard:
- Bybit: $411.54 million
- Binance: $242.25 million
Market Impact Assessment
The severity of this liquidation event reveals the extent of leveraged bullish positions in the market. Bitcoin’s sharp decline caught many traders off guard, with the majority of liquidations coming from long positions, indicating widespread bullish sentiment before the crash.
Expert Analysis
Despite the massive selloff, several market analysts maintain an optimistic outlook:
- Crypto analyst Javon Marks suggests indicators point toward a potential larger bullish rally ahead
- RektCapital notes the CME gap between $84,650 and $93,300 has been filled, potentially setting up for a price reversal
- Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, emphasizes that fundamental indicators remain neutral, suggesting the bull cycle remains intact
Technical Outlook
Key levels to watch:
- Immediate Support: $82,000
- Critical Resistance: $84,650
- CME Gap Zone: $84,650 – $93,300
Market Recovery Prospects
While the immediate market reaction has been severe, on-chain metrics suggest this could be a temporary setback rather than a long-term trend reversal. The lack of significant on-chain activity and neutral key indicators support the notion that the broader bull cycle remains intact.
Source: NewsBTC