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Long Positions Took 90% of Crypto Liquidations in the Past 4 Hours

COINOTAG·October 20, 2026·1 min read
Long Positions Took 90% of Crypto Liquidations in the Past 4 Hours

Crypto liquidations hit $184.34 million in 24 hours, with longs taking 90% of the past four hours' closures. Bitcoin traded near $82,020 as leveraged long positions were wiped out, signaling a sharp market correction. The heavy long liquidation suggests traders were caught off guard by the price drop, adding selling pressure to the market.

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