Crypto Liquidations Hit $116 Million as Short Squeeze Drives Market Volatility
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Crypto liquidations reached nearly $116 million in 24 hours, mainly short positions totaling $87.93 million, indicating market volatility and a short squeeze. The data from CoinGlass shows traders were caught on the wrong side of a sharp move, amplifying market swings and highlighting the risks of leveraged trading in crypto derivatives.
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