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Crypto shorts take the brunt of $102 million liquidation wave

Crypto Briefing·October 2, 2026·1 min read
Crypto shorts take the brunt of $102 million liquidation wave

Crypto shorts bore the brunt of a $102 million liquidation wave, highlighting the risks of aggressive leverage in volatile markets. Such liquidations can lead to self-reinforcing price surges as short sellers are forced to buy back positions. This event underscores the dangers of high leverage in cryptocurrency trading.

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