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Ethereum faces high liquidation risk as a $82M 25x leveraged short nears $2,242 while price holds near $2,180.

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17 May 2026, 21:43 WIB
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Ethereum faces high liquidation risk as a $82M 25x leveraged short nears $2,242 while price holds near $2,180.

A large $82 million Ethereum short position with 25x leverage is close to liquidation at $2,242, while ETH price remains near $2,180. This tight leverage setup makes the market highly sensitive to small price moves, increasing the risk of forced liquidations and potential volatility spikes. Technical indicators like RSI and MACD suggest weakening downward momentum, hinting at possible market stabilization or reversal. Traders are closely watching liquidity clusters and order flows, as past patterns show such consolidation phases often precede sharp price moves.

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