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Story: Bitcoin Liquidations Spike 3,100% in Hourly Long Wipeout

By Steven Anderson

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Bitcoin traders were left stunned after an unexpected and dramatic liquidation event wiped out over $32 million in just a single hour.

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The sudden liquidation storm didn't result from a dramatic crash in Bitcoin's price. In fact, BTC’s movement during the event was relatively mild by its standards.

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The broader crypto market didn’t escape unscathed either. Data shows that in the 24 hours surrounding the event, nearly $483 million worth of trading positions were liquidated…

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Following Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH) experienced the second-highest liquidation volume, with $19.36 million wiped out.

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Interestingly, despite the dramatic liquidation figures, the price of Bitcoin remained relatively stable after the event, further supporting the idea that the bloodbath was…

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Experts are viewing this event as a necessary flush-out of excessive risk rather than a bearish signal.

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As the market recovers from this high-impact event, all eyes are now on Bitcoin's ability to reclaim and hold above the $105,000 level.

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