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Over $545M in crypto liquidations hit leveraged longs as Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dip.

Market News
18 May 2026
Tokenpost
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Bearish
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More than $545 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated within 24 hours, mainly affecting long positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum. This large-scale deleveraging reflects traders' bullish bets unraveling amid modest price declines, with Bitcoin and Ethereum accounting for the majority of liquidations. The sell-off highlights risks in crowded derivatives markets and signals a reset in risk appetite, with future stability hinging on Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. Other major tokens like Solana, XRP, and Chainlink also faced significant liquidations, showing broad market impact.

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