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Bitcoin crash wipes out $660M in leveraged positions as price falls below $77,000

Market News
18 May 2026
UToday
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Bearish
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Bitcoin's sudden drop below $77,000 led to the liquidation of over $660 million in leveraged positions within 24 hours, hitting bullish traders hardest. Approximately 106,876 traders were liquidated, with long positions accounting for the majority of losses. This sharp decline occurred amid broader market pressure, including declines in Nasdaq-100 futures, increasing volatility for high-risk assets like cryptocurrencies. Major exchanges like Binance and Bybit saw significant liquidation volumes, signaling a major shakeout in the crypto market.

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