About $442 million in crypto liquidations hit markets Thursday, driven mainly by long liquidations in Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solana after a broad market pullback; Ethereum alone accounted for just over $180 million of the total, intensifying short-term selling pressure.
$442M total liquidations in 24 hours
$377M of liquidations were long positions, amplifying downside pressure
Ethereum led with ~ $180M, Bitcoin ~$63M, Solana ~$34.8M (data from CoinGlass; market data noted by CoinGecko)
Crypto liquidations surge: $442M wiped out in 24 hours, Ethereum leads losses — read the market breakdown and how traders can protect positions.
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What caused the $442 million crypto liquidations?
Crypto liquidations totaled about $442 million in a 24-hour window as a broad market pullback triggered automated margin stops, especially on long positions. Front-loaded selling pressure came from Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solana after daily declines amplified forced exits and reduced market depth.
How much did Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solana contribute to the liquidations?
Ethereum drove the largest share at just over $180 million in liquidations following a 4.2% daily drop and a 12.9% weekly decline (market trackers: CoinGlass, CoinGecko referenced as plain text). Bitcoin accounted for roughly $63 million despite a smaller 1.4% daily fall. Solana generated approximately $34.8 million after a 5.1% daily decline. In total, $377 million of the $442 million were long positions that were closed out.
Why did some smaller tokens like Aster have outsized liquidations?
Smaller-cap tokens can trigger large percentage liquidations because of concentrated leverage and lower liquidity. Aster recorded about $13 million in liquidations after a 13.5% single-day drop. Despite the daily hit, Aster was among the few top-100 tokens with a weekly green candle, underlining how intraday volatility can diverge from weekly trends.
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Macro headlines and geopolitical notes contributed to uneven risk sentiment. A Bitunix analyst (plain text reference) suggested that high-profile diplomatic developments could briefly ease geopolitical risks, but persistent uncertainty and U.S. monetary policy remain dominant. Market participants continue watching Fed rate guidance and U.S. labor data as primary determinants of medium-term capital flows.
Long positions accounted for about $377 million of the $442 million in total liquidations, indicating widespread forced selling among leveraged long traders.
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