A liquidity event in the crypto market triggers $261M in liquidations
The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant liquidity event on August 14, 2025, resulting in over $261 million in liquidations of leveraged positions. The massive sell-off was primarily triggered by short positions activated by U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data, leading to numerous margin calls. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) suffered $29 million and $115 million in liquidations, respectively, while algorithmic trading intensified downward pressure on prices.
Ethereum stabilizes above $4,400 despite market volatility
Ethereum (ETH) has managed to stabilize above the key threshold of $4,400 after a daily drop of 4.83%, with technical indicators suggesting possible retests of resistance at $4,600. Market volatility on August 15 briefly pushed ETH below $4,400, closing at $4,414.86 with a 28% drop in trading volume over 24 hours. Despite the risks of correction, accumulation patterns and institutional buying indicate bullish fundamentals for Ethereum.
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