BREAKING: Over $BTC
226M Liquidated in One Hour as Crypto Market Faces Violent Shakeout
Binance News Desk | May 31, 2025
The crypto markets just witnessed a $BTC seismic jolt.
More than $BTC 226 million in leveraged positions were liquidated within the span of a single hour today, as volatility erupted across major trading pairs — catching both bulls and bears off guard.
Data from Binance Futures and other top exchanges show a near-equal wipeout across longs and shorts, as sudden price swings triggered liquidation engines at scale. The market-wide flush comes amid mounting macroeconomic uncertainty, renewed geopolitical tensions, and whispers of large players rotating capital.
> "This isn't just a dip — this is a shakeout of epic proportions," one veteran trader remarked.
Whales on the Hunt as Retail Gets Rattled
With liquidity thinning out and stop orders cascading, institutional whales appear to be capitalizing on retail panic. Order book imbalances and sharp wicks on both ends of major candles signal coordinated liquidation hunts — a hallmark of high-volatility accumulation zones.
Analysts warn that these types of violent cleanups often precede major directional moves — either as precursors to full-on breakdowns or springboards into bullish reversals.
> “It’s blood in the water,” said one Binance Research analyst. “And the whales are feasting.”
Key Levels Under Siege
All eyes are now on critical support zones, including:
BTC/USD: $66,000 – a break below could open doors to $61K or lower
#ETH/USD : $3,450 – last defense before $3,200 range
#SOL/USD & ALT sectors: facing heightened vulnerability
Should support give way, analysts caution that we could enter freefall territory. But a swift recovery — especially after such an aggressive flush — could trap late bears, setting up for a violent rebound.
Market Sentiment: Fear Meets Opportunity
Social sentiment has taken a sharp turn, with traders expressing anxiety across platforms. Yet seasoned players note that extreme volatility is often where opportunity lies — if navigated with discipline.
> "This is not the time to sleep on the market," Binance trader education lead said. "Set alerts, manage risk, and be ready for anything."
What Comes Next?
With the dust still settling, the question remains:
Is this the start of a deeper crash — or a brutal shakeout before a bigger rally?
For now, all traders can do is stay sharp, monitor liquidity zones, and prepare for heightened turbulence in the coming sessions.
📉 Stay updated. Stay protected. And above all — stay alert.
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