Bitcoin sees $61.5M long liquidation as price drops to $64.3K

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In a significant market development, a $61.5 million Bitcoin long position was liquidated, marking the largest single liquidation in a 24-hour period as Bitcoin’s price dropped from $68.6K to $64.3K. Total liquidations across the cryptocurrency market reached $468 million during this volatility, highlighting how substantial price swings can lead to widespread selling and further liquidation cascades. This event underscores the risks associated with high-leverage trading in Bitcoin perpetual futures, which can exacerbate losses during such sharp declines.

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