Binance Bitcoin Liquidations Surpass $520 Million in Highest Monthly Total Since 2021
Key Facts
Bitcoin liquidations on the Binance platform exceeded $520 million by November 12, 2026, marking the highest monthly total since 2021. TokenPost reported that this surge in liquidations accompanied a 17% drop in Bitcoin open interest in less than a month.
Open interest fell from $10.6 billion to $8.8 billion, indicating a massive flush-out of leveraged positions from the market. These movements occurred amid price volatility that triggered forced liquidations for traders.
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Update: Binance reserve data from November 3, 2026, showed a 14.43% decline in user Tether (USDT) balances. The exchange also recorded drops in balances for other major assets, including BTC, ETH, and BNB, alongside the liquidation wave.
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Update: Binance restricted a trader's account holding approximately 400,000 Tether (USDt). This action followed a freeze request issued by a Colorado district court in the United States on November 12, 2026.