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Crypto Liquidations Hit $257M in 24h, Longs Account for $171M

2026-08-02 16:30:20

Global crypto liquidations reached $257M over 24 hours, with long positions comprising $171M. Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant forced closures, while Binance recorded the largest single event at $9.2M.

Woofun AI data shows that total network liquidations amounted to $257 million in the past 24 hours, driven by $171 million in long positions and $85.544 million in short positions. Bitcoin longs accounted for $31.573 million, while shorts totaled $23.5364 million; Ethereum longs reached $68.8588 million against $17.6479 million in shorts.

A total of 69,273 traders were liquidated globally during this period. The largest individual liquidation occurred on Binance involving ETHUSDT, valued at $9.2108 million.

WOOFUN AI

Impact Assessment · Quick Read

The dominance of long liquidations suggests recent price declines triggered significant deleveraging among leveraged buyers. With Ethereum longs representing a substantial portion of the total, ETH volatility appears to be a primary driver of current market stress. The concentration of large single events on Binance indicates potential liquidity fragmentation risks during sharp moves.
Generated by WOOFUN AI · For reference only, not investment advice

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