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Bitcoin Leads $102 Million Wave of Forced Crypto Position Closures

COINOTAG·August 8, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Leads $102 Million Wave of Forced Crypto Position Closures

Bitcoin led $102.46 million in 24-hour forced position closures, with shorts accounting for $69.78 million of the total. BTC and ETH stayed modestly higher during the period, according to COINOTAG analysis. The wave of liquidations highlights ongoing volatility in the crypto derivatives market as traders adjust positions.

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