How much was liquidated in the crypto market?

Crypto liquidations reached $46.1 million during the reported period.

What share of crypto liquidations came from long positions?

Long positions accounted for 79% of total liquidations.

How much of the liquidations came from short positions?

Short positions made up the remaining 21% of liquidations, based on longs representing 79%.

Crypto Liquidations Reach $46.1 Million as Longs Take 79%

Crypto market liquidations totaled $46.1 million, with long positions accounting for 79% of the losses. The figures indicate that traders betting on higher prices bore the majority of forced position closures during the reported period.

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Nov 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM UTC · Updated một ngày trước · 1 phút đọc

Crypto-market liquidations reached $46.1 million, with long positions accounting for 79% of the total, according to TokenPost. The figures indicate that traders positioned for higher cryptocurrency prices absorbed the largest share of forced position closures in the reported liquidation activity.

In crypto derivatives markets, liquidations occur when an exchange closes a leveraged position after losses reduce a trader’s collateral below required levels. Long positions generally benefit when an asset rises, while short positions are positioned for declines. A concentration of long liquidations can occur when prices move lower against bullish leveraged bets.

Liquidation data are closely watched because leveraged trading can amplify market moves. When positions are closed automatically, the resulting trades may add selling or buying pressure, depending on the positions involved. The reported $46.1 million total and the 79% share attributed to longs highlight the greater impact on bullish traders in this instance.