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Bitcoin (BTC) Longs Took 79.5% of the Latest Derivatives Liquidation Wave

COINOTAG·October 17, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin (BTC) Longs Took 79.5% of the Latest Derivatives Liquidation Wave

Bitcoin (BTC) longs took 79.5% of $830 million in derivatives liquidations, yet open interest barely moved as US spot ETF outflows continued. This suggests leveraged long positions were squeezed, but the market showed resilience with minimal impact on overall positioning.

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