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Grayscale Report: Liquidated Long Perpetual Positions Fueled ETH’s Black Monday Flash Crash
10.8.2024
Ethereum’s Aug. 4 decline could have been fueled by the liquidation of a portion of long positions in perpetual futures, the Grayscale report concluded. The crypto asset’s decline was epitomized by its over 7% drop in just three minutes on Aug. 4. Jump Crypto’s rumored...
Ethereum’s quick rebound positions ETH price for 100% rally
6.8.2024
Ether price is mirroring a fractal pattern from October 2023 that preceded a 178% ETH price rally
Crypto Carnage: $1.15B in Leveraged Positions Annihilated as Bitcoin Nosedives
5.8.2024
As of 9 a.m. EDT on Monday, the crypto market experienced a $1.15 billion loss in derivatives positions, with $975.93 million of these being long positions. Of that total, approximately $403.82 million came from BTC positions, while $364.98 million resulted from ETH positions being liquidated. Mass...
Kujira Foundation's Tokens Stung by Its Own Leveraged Positions as Bets Backfire
2.8.2024
The developers said the team’s positions were “targeted” and they plan to create an operational DAO to take ownership of the Kujira Treasury and core protocols
Bitcoin Peaks at $67,991 Ahead of Trump’s Bitcoin Conference Appearance
26.7.2024
Before former President Donald Trump’s appearance at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, the price of bitcoin (BTC) climbed to an intraday peak of $67,991 per unit. This increase led to the liquidation of approximately $55.21 million in bitcoin short positions, out of a total of $79.10...
Joe Biden’s withdrawal wiped $67M in long positions in 30 minutes
22.7.2024
US President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race led to a sharp crypto dip followed by a near-immediate correction, leading to huge liquidations
Joe Biden’s withdrawal wiped $67M of crypto long positions in 30 minutes
22.7.2024
US President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race led to a sharp crypto dip followed by a near-immediate correction, leading to huge liquidations
Clearpool positions credit vaults on Base, Ethereum L2 Blockchain
3.7.2024
Clearpool has positioned its credit vaults on Base, an Ethereum L2 Blockchain nurtured by Coinbase and created on the open-source OP Stack. Portfolio Technologies, a crypto conventional HFT space-creating body, utilizes its advanced technology to lessen the interruption in buying and selling...
Bitcoin open interest high: Short positions fueling the fire?
27.6.2024
Open interest in Bitcoin ($BTC) is high. This has sparked a series of questions regarding the token’s ability to sustain optimistic resistance margins. One theory that has come forward states that the Open Interest, or OI, is high because short positions are greedy. The theory further states...
Over $122M Bitcoin longs liquidated as BTC falls below $61K
24.6.2024
The incoming selling pressure from the Mt. Gox repayment could still cause the Bitcoin price to fall below the psychological $60,000 mark
QCP Capital Cites ‘Lack of News Flow’ for Bitcoin’s Price Decline Amid Market Doldrums
19.6.2024
On Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT, bitcoin hovered just around the $65,000 mark. QCP Capital published its market commentary, attributing the downturn in the crypto economy to a lack of news flow and stagnant markets. In such a market, with minimal positive news to spur buying, existing crypto holders...
Pyth network positions its oracle solutions on IOTA EVM
13.6.2024
Pyth network has positioned its oracle solutions on IOTA EVM to enhance oracle’s ability to introduce real-time data on-chain, from external sources and prepare them to be utilized within smart contracts. Pyth network is oracle based, intending to offer a smooth and convenient service...
Crypto downturn nukes $190M leveraged positions as traders eye CPI data
12.6.2024
The liquidation comes just a few days after the crypto market recorded a $400 million liquidation on Friday
Bitcoin Hedge Fund Shorts Reach New High Amid Price Fluctuations
8.6.2024
Amid Friday’s downturn, following bitcoin’s decline to $68,450, the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) indicates that hedge funds are placing substantial bets against bitcoin. Bitcoin Faces Bearish Sentiment From Hedge Funds...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Futures Positions Top Record $37B as Analysts Predict Bitcoin Surge to $83K
7.6.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Surpasses $70,000, Reaches Intraday High of $71,031
4.6.2024
The price of bitcoin (BTC) climbed above the $70,000 mark on Tuesday, hitting an intraday peak of $71,031 on Bitstamp. This marks a nearly 3% increase over the past day, adding approximately $1,891 in value since the 24-hour low. Bitcoin’s Price Stabilizes Above $70,000 Bitcoin remains...
Hedge Funds Adopt Net Short Positions on BTC and ETH Futures, Kaiko Analysis Reveals
26.5.2024
In a recent analysis by Kaiko, it has been found that hedge funds are currently holding net short positions on bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) futures. This strategic move reflects a cautious stance amid fluctuating market dynamics and speculative trading activities. Study Shows Hedge Funds’...
Ethereum Jumps 18% Amid Speculation of SEC Approval for Spot ETFs
21.5.2024
The value of ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has increased nearly 18% against the U.S. dollar due to speculation that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might approve some spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Market Buzz Lifts Ethereum...
Bitcoin Hits $67K, Leading to $45M in Short Position Liquidations
17.5.2024
The price of bitcoin surpassed the $67,000 mark on Friday, reaching a peak of $67,482 per unit, the highest value since late April. This increase has resulted in the liquidation of nearly $45 million in leveraged bitcoin short positions over the past day. $120M in Crypto Positions Liquidated...
Solana drops 5% on new FTX plan, quick rebound to wipe $125M shorts
9.5.2024
If Solana recovers as quickly as it has in recent times approximately $125 million in short positions will be liquidated