Cryptocurrency Market Enters Healthier Stage After Major Deleveraging

Key Points:

  • Major deleveraging in the cryptocurrency market impacts Bitcoin and Ethereum.
  • K33 views the reset as a positive market development for growth.
  • Thin liquidity conditions are expected in the short term.

A significant deleveraging event impacted the cryptocurrency derivatives market last week, described by K33’s Vetle Lunde as a ‘constructive bullish’ reset, setting foundations for future growth.

This event cleared excessive leverage, temporarily thinning liquidity but offering a potential long-term market recovery highlighted by patient and cautious trading dynamics, according to K33’s analysis.

Major Deleveraging Clears Path for Market Stability

BlockBeats News reported that the cryptocurrency market entered a healthier stage following a significant chain liquidation event last week. K33’s research director, Vetle Lunde, emphasized the market’s potential for long-term growth.

The reduction of excessive leverage is seen as a positive step for the market, even as liquidity remains limited in the short-term due to forced sell-offs.

The event also saw reactions from investors and analysts, concluding that clearing leverage was beneficial.

Preparing for Recovery Amid Thin Market Conditions

Did you know? Historical data shows such deleveraging phases often precede recovery periods, despite short-term market stagnation, propelling markets towards long-term growth.

CoinMarketCap data indicates Bitcoin’s current price stands at $111,428.53, with a substantial market cap of $2.22 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume down by 18.23%. Prices decreased by 1.33% over 24 hours and 10.01% over the past week.

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Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 18:54 UTC on October 15, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

Insights from Coincu suggest the market reset may spur improved regulatory measures and heightened technological advances, contributing to a more resilient market framework in the future. The structural impact could further influence investor confidence and market approaches in subsequent phases.

Source: https://coincu.com/markets/healthier-crypto-market-deleveraging/