Silver futures tumbled over 10% to $72 after the CME hiked margin requirements, triggering forced liquidations and amplifying volatility as traders rushed to cut leveraged positions in the crowded precious metals trade.
Bitcoin tumbled below $100,000 today as market mood swung to outright panic, unleashing a wave of forced liquidations and reigniting worries about excessive leverage and looming regulatory pressure
Cryptocurrency markets plunged, erasing $340 million in value over four hours as major tokens tumbled and trading volumes spiked. Traders scrambled to limit losses while volatility rippled across exchanges.
Ether, Dogecoin and Bitcoin plunged, triggering roughly $900M in liquidations of bullish derivatives. Sudden volatility forced margin calls and erased leveraged positions, roiling crypto markets.
As Ether reaches a 15-week high, social media sentiment reflects “extreme euphoria,” raising concerns among analysts. This heightened optimism could lead to a potential price correction, as history shows that excessive enthusiasm often precedes market downturns.