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A $98 Million Bitcoin Long Bet on Hyperliquid Hangs by a Thin Thread

Bitcoin.com News·October 18, 2026·1 min read
A $98 Million Bitcoin Long Bet on Hyperliquid Hangs by a Thin Thread

A bitcoin trader on Hyperliquid faces a potential $98 million liquidation after a week of losses wiped nearly $9.8 million from the account. With 40x leverage and bitcoin slipping toward $81,000, another sharp decline could trigger the liquidation. The position remains at risk as price action stays volatile.

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