$415M in Shorts Liquidated as Bitcoin Surpasses $81,100
Key Facts
Bitcoin prices surpassed the $81,100 level on November 4, 2026, driving total network short liquidations to over $415 million. CryptoPotato reported that well over 115,000 traders faced liquidations on a daily scale due to sharp price volatility across the market.
The sustained price movement triggered automated liquidations of leveraged short positions, accelerating the rally beyond previous resistance levels. Bitcoin experienced high volatility as the forced closure of short bets fueled upward momentum.
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Update: Bitcoin price experienced a temporary dip to the $75,600 level as US midterm election results emerged on November 4, 2026. This intraday low preceded a sharp rebound that saw the price climb back above $81,000 on Wednesday, triggering the massive wave of short liquidations.
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Update: Bitcoin's recovery of the $80,000 level on November 4, 2026, coincided with US crude oil prices dropping to a three-week low. These market movements followed the Democrats winning control of the US Congress.
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Update: Glassnode data shows a cluster of additional short positions stacked near the $87,000 level as of November 4, 2026. This concentration identifies a new potential liquidation zone that could drive further volatility if Bitcoin's upward momentum continues.