August 20, 2026

Crypto market sees $516M liquidated today, $412M from shorts

Crypto market sees $516M liquidated today, $412M from shorts

Today, the cryptocurrency market experienced significant turmoil, resulting in $516 million in liquidations, largely driven by short positions, which accounted for $412 million of the total. This event underscores the volatility often seen in cryptocurrency trading, where drastic price movements can lead to rapid liquidation of leveraged positions.

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