Bitcoin falls 5.7% after liquidations of USD 144.8M and geopolitical tensions
Today, July 26, 2025, the price of Bitcoin dropped from USD 123,000 to around USD 115,200, impacted by massive liquidations of long positions amounting to approximately USD 144.8 million, of which USD 128.8 million corresponded to leveraged bullish bets. This episode coincided with a rise in geopolitical uncertainty, which intensified downward pressure. Analysts warn that this volatility may persist, especially if key supports between USD 115,000 and USD 116,000 are broken.
Meanwhile, a large investor (“whale”) bet USD 23.7 million that BTC will reach USD 200,000 by the end of the year through a bull call spread options strategy, suggesting still strong long-term optimism.