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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 7 October 2026•Updated 7 October 2026•
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Bitcoin Slide Triggers $400M in Long Liquidations

Key Facts

1Bitcoin price declines triggered $403.58 million in leveraged long liquidations within a single hour.
2The liquidations occurred as Bitcoin's price slid to approximately $83,800.
3The liquidated value represents about 0.27% of the total open interest in the futures market.

Bitcoin price declines triggered $403.58 million in leveraged long liquidations within a single hour. BeInCrypto reported that the liquidations occurred as the price slid to approximately $83,800. The liquidated value represents about 0.27% of the total open interest in the futures market.

The price drop followed a loss of momentum in spot prices, leading to a rapid cascade of forced exits for traders. The market experienced bearish pressure as over-leveraged positions were flushed out, continuing the volatility observed over the last seven days.

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    Update: Total crypto long liquidations increased to $487.2 million over the past 24 hours. This rise follows the initial $403.58 million in liquidations, reflecting sustained selling pressure on leveraged positions.