Crypto Markets Hit with $4.5 Billion Liquidations as Bitcoin Drops to $91,000
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Market Overview
The cryptocurrency sector faced substantial volatility this week, with liquidations totaling $4.5 billion. This turbulence was largely prompted by Bitcoin's precipitous decline to $91,000.
Key Developments
- Significant Liquidations: Over $4.5 billion in liquidations were recorded across crypto markets, highlighting intense market instability.
- Bitcoin Price Impact: Bitcoin's value fell dramatically to $91,000, sparking a wave of liquidations across major exchanges.
In the last 24 hours, more than $1 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated, with $300 million of that occurring in just four hours. This sudden escalation indicates that a substantial market player might have faced liquidation, exacerbating Bitcoin's decline on Monday afternoon.