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Bitcoin fell to $82,223, Ethereum to $1,998, according to Binance data.

Market liquidations exceeded $243 million in the past four hours.

Long position liquidations accounted for $219 million of the total.

The crypto market witnessed a sharp decline as Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant price drops. According to Binance data, Bitcoin hit a low of $82,223, while Ethereum plummeted to $1,998 in the past few hours. This sudden downturn triggered massive liquidations, with traders facing losses exceeding $243 million within just four hours.

Massive Liquidations Shake the Market

Long positions were hit the hardest during this crash, accounting for a staggering $219 million of the total liquidations. Such large-scale liquidations often occur when traders using leveraged positions fail to meet margin requirements, forcing exchanges to close their positions. This adds selling pressure, exacerbating price declines.

According to Binance data, in the past few hours, Bitcoin dropped to a low of $82,223, while Ethereum fell to a low of $1,998. Over the past four hours, total liquidations across the market exceeded $243 million, with long position liquidations reaching $219 million.…

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) March 9, 2025

What’s Next for Bitcoin and Ethereum?

With Bitcoin and Ethereum dipping to new lows, investors are keenly watching the market for signs of recovery. While some traders see this as a buying opportunity, others remain cautious, fearing further volatility. Analysts suggest monitoring macroeconomic factors, market sentiment, and liquidation levels to gauge potential price movements in the coming days.

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