Crypto Market Sees $748M in Liquidations Amid Leverage Shakeout

The Market Faces Renewed Intense Volatility

Coinglass’s latest data shows the crypto market saw another wave of large-scale leveraged liquidations in the past 24 hours, with the total value of liquidations exceeding $750 million. Long positions accounted for the majority of liquidations, with $596 million—far outpacing the $152 million in shorts.

(Source: Coinglass)

This imbalance between long and short liquidations typically signals a sharp market pullback in a short timeframe. Widespread forced liquidations of long leveraged positions have further amplified overall volatility.

Nearly 200,000 Traders Liquidated

During this episode, at the time of publication, 197,129 traders were liquidated—highlighting significant retail participation in the leveraged market. Mass liquidations impact individual traders. They can also fuel panic across the market during extreme conditions.

The largest single liquidation occurred on Hyperliquid’s BTC-USD contract, totaling $10.47 million. This shows that even professional traders and large funds cannot avoid risks in high-leverage environments.

Leveraged Liquidations Could Establish a New Market Foundation

Large-scale liquidations often trigger short-term selling pressure and negative sentiment, but from a structural perspective, ongoing deleveraging also offers important benefits:

• Clears excessive leverage, lightening the market’s load
• Returns price volatility to a healthier level
• Sets the stage for a potential rebound or new trend

While liquidation data may appear negative, it acts as a natural balancing mechanism by bringing overleveraged positions back to reasonable levels.

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Summary

Figures on the scale of liquidations, the number of traders liquidated, and losses among major market participants all reinforce a key lesson: High leverage can amplify gains, but it also dramatically increases risk. In fast-moving markets, liquidations can occur much faster than expected. Therefore, risk management, stop-loss strategies, and lower leverage ratios are essential. With volatility on the rise, both retail and professional traders must exercise heightened caution. Leveraged positions require careful risk management.