BTC Faces $233M Liquidation Threat, Shorts Dominate

Key Insights:

• $233M in liquidable positions threaten Bitcoin’s stability as short traders crowd upper price levels.
• A $94K buy wall stands as the last strong support before deeper downside opens below.
• Bitcoin now trails Treasuries, signaling a market shift toward safer assets over crypto volatility.

Bitcoin was trading near $96,367 after a week of continued downside pressure. The market is showing growing caution as liquidation risks rise, with traders positioning for potential volatility.

According to updated data, $233 million in BTC positions are at risk of liquidation. This figure points to a buildup in leverage, especially on the short side, which may lead to sharp price moves if market direction shifts.

Heatmap Signals Short-Heavy Market

A liquidation heatmap shows clusters of short positions stacked between $102,000 and $108,000. These are high-risk zones where short sellers could be forced to close if price begins moving upward.

“Most high leverage positions are short positions,” one observer noted. The concentration above current levels increases the chance of a short squeeze if buyers step in. On the other hand, lower liquidation density below the current price shows that most long positions have already been cleared, leaving the downside less crowded.

$94K Buy Wall Remains in Focus

On the lower timeframes, Bitcoin approached a strong demand zone at $94,000. “$BTC almost touched the 94k buy wall,” one analyst posted. This area is marked by prior volume spikes and buying interest, acting as the nearest major support.