$390 million liquidated across crypto markets in just 4 hours
Long traders lost over $357 million during the downturn
Volatility surges amid shifting market sentiment
In a dramatic turn of events, more than $390 million in crypto positions were liquidated within just four hours, sending shockwaves through the market. This sudden wave of liquidations highlights the extreme volatility traders continue to face, especially in leveraged positions.
What’s striking is the dominance of long positions in these losses. According to market data, out of the total liquidation volume, $357.41 million came from traders who had bet on prices rising. As prices fell, these leveraged bets were wiped out quickly, triggering automatic sell-offs and compounding the drop.
Longs Crushed as Market Turns Red
The heavy liquidation of long positions suggests that many traders were caught off guard by a swift market reversal. Bullish sentiment had been building in recent days, with some anticipating upward momentum following positive macroeconomic cues and bullish technical indicators.
However, the sudden dump triggered a cascade of liquidations. Exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Bybit saw massive liquidations across top assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins. Bitcoin alone saw hundreds of millions in liquidations, briefly dipping below key support levels before stabilizing.
UPDATE: Over $390,000,000 has been liquidated in the past 4 hours, with $357.41M from long positions. pic.twitter.com/P6H7kQgQTq
— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) August 24, 2025
What This Means for the Market
Large liquidation events like this often reflect broader market uncertainty. With high leverage trading becoming increasingly common, even small price movements can result in large-scale losses when sentiment shifts. Traders should remain cautious, as these types of moves can create ripple effects and further volatility in the short term.
Analysts suggest that this event could be a temporary shakeout, but also a warning sign of potential instability ahead—especially if macroeconomic or geopolitical events further spook investors.
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