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Bitfinex margin longs hit 2.5-year high as traders bet $6.2B on Bitcoin above $78K resistance

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20 May 2026
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Margin long positions on Bitfinex surged to 80,600 BTC, the highest in 2.5 years, signaling strong bullish bets by large traders despite Bitcoin struggling below $78K resistance. This $6.2 billion leveraged exposure reflects institutional confidence but also poses risk of sharp sell-offs if Bitcoin fails to break above $78K. The market shows mixed signals with overall fear rising, while whales double down on longs, creating a critical price battle that could trigger a major rally or a steep decline depending on Bitcoin's next move.

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