Crypto Liquidations Hit $500M After Bitcoin Drops to $96K

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the financial markets, I find myself intrigued by the recent rollercoaster ride that is the cryptocurrency market. The latest Bitcoin price drop to $96,000, following a failed attempt at breaching the coveted $100,000 mark, has triggered one of the biggest crypto liquidation events in over six months. It’s a stark reminder that even the most promising investments can be subject to sudden and significant shifts.


The price of Bitcoin dipped to around $96,000 following its unsuccessful attempt to surpass $100,000, resulting in a major cryptocurrency liquidation incident that hasn’t been seen for over half a year. Over the last day, approximately $500 million worth of cryptocurrency positions have been erased.

Based on CoinGlass’s latest findings, I analyzed the market and found that long liquidations amounted to approximately $379 million, while short liquidations accounted for around $125.49 million. Notably, Bitcoin and Ether were responsible for a significant portion of these positions, with a total value of about $121 million being liquidated.

Additionally, notable altcoins such as Dogecoin, Ripple (XRP), and Stellar experienced substantial liquidation events, totaling approximately $34.20 million for Dogecoin, $30.27 million for XRP, and $18.95 million for Stellar.

After an unexpected surge in various altcoins, such as XLM, that increased by 50% between November 23 and 24, there has been a significant decrease. In the same timeframe, Dogecoin reached its highest price point since May 2021 – a level it hadn’t attained since its peak in the past.

According to analyst Miles Deutscher, it’s thought that numerous traders from past market cycles are re-entering and putting money into tokens they recognize. This situation is viewed as a potential chance by some, particularly since utility tokens are currently being traded at prices lower than their perceived worth.

At the moment, a single Bitcoin is valued around $97,790, just a small decrease from its peak record of $99,645. Even with this minor setback, Bitcoin has experienced an impressive increase of approximately 44% since early November. The control that Bitcoin holds within the entire cryptocurrency market is currently at 56.2%, which equates to a whopping $3.46 trillion in total value.

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2024-11-25 08:04