Bitcoin Slips Below $80,000 as $404 Million in Crypto Longs Are Liquidated

Bitcoin briefly fell below $80,000, triggering approximately $404.15 million in cryptocurrency long liquidations over four hours. The move coincided with heavy withdrawals from US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), adding to signs of caution among leveraged traders and some institutional investors. TL;DR $404.15 million in longs liquidated: Long positions accounted for most of the $436.44 […]
Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin briefly fell below $80,000, triggering approximately $404.15 million in cryptocurrency long liquidations over four hours.
- The move coincided with heavy withdrawals from US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), adding to signs of caution among leveraged traders and some institutional investors.
- TL;DR $404.15 million in longs liquidated: Long positions accounted for most of the $436.44 […]
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