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Bitcoin Drop Below $81,000 Triggers $1.1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations

TokenPost·October 9, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Drop Below $81,000 Triggers $1.1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations

Bitcoin fell to $80,350 as short-term holders moved 55,600 BTC to exchanges at a loss, signaling heightened selling pressure among newer investors. The drop below $81,000 triggered $1.1 billion in crypto liquidations, with leveraged long positions bearing the brunt of the selloff.

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