Liquidation

Liquidation occurs when a trader’s collateral is no longer sufficient to cover their leveraged position’s losses, triggering an automated forced closure by the exchange's liquidation engine. It is a critical risk-management mechanism that ensures the solvency of lending protocols and derivative platforms. In 2026, the focus has moved toward MEV-resistant liquidation models that protect users from predatory "cascades." This tag provides essential information on maintenance margins, health factors, and how to avoid liquidation in high-volatility environments.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52

Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52

Bitcoin market shows late-cycle patterns as leverage peaks

The post Bitcoin market shows late-cycle patterns as leverage peaks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing declining capital inflows and surging speculative activity, mirroring patterns observed near previous cycle peaks, according to an Aug. 20 Glassnode report. BTC retraced nearly 9.2% to $112,900 following last week’s high at $124,400, accompanied by substantially weaker capital inflows compared to earlier 2024 breakouts. The realized cap increased just 6% monthly during the current rally, significantly below the 13% rate recorded during the initial $100,000 breakout in late 2024. The report noted that investors showed limited demand even amid reduced profit-taking activity from existing holders. The Volatility-Adjusted Net Realized Profit/Loss metric shows markedly lower selling pressure compared to major breakouts at $70,000, $100,000, and July’s $122,000 peak. The disparity suggests the market failed to sustain momentum even with lighter sell-side pressure. Leverage drives market volatility Futures markets exhibited pronounced activity during Bitcoin’s recent price action, with open interest across Bitcoin contracts maintaining elevated levels at $67 billion. The correction eliminated $2.3 billion in open interest, representing one of the 23 largest nominal declines on record. Altcoin derivatives reached new extremes, with combined open interest across major tokens surging to $60.2 billion before declining $2.6 billion during the weekend correction. Combined altcoin liquidations peaked at $303 million daily, more than double Bitcoin futures liquidation volumes. Ethereum perpetual futures volume dominance hit an all-time high of 67%, marking the strongest structural shift toward altcoin speculation on record. At the same time, open interest dominance climbed to 43.3% against Bitcoin’s 56.7%, reaching its fourth-largest level historically. Previous peak parallels emerge The report argued that current market timing aligns closely with previous bull cycles. Both 2015-2018 and 2018-2022 cycles reached all-time highs approximately two to three months beyond the current cycle’s relative position when measured from cycle lows. Bitcoin’s circulating supply has remained above the positive one-standard deviation band for…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/21

Solana Dominates User Charts This Week. Could An Emerging Gem On It Spark the Next Rally?

The crypto market has been moving sideways lately, but Solana keeps making noise in its own way. Over the past week (Aug 12–19, 2025), activity on the network has been buzzing, once again putting Solana at the top for user engagement. Solana's Strong Showing In User Growth And Key Metrics Recent figures lay out why Solana is leaving others behind. Nansen data puts the network at over 20.71 million active addresses for the week ending August 19, 2025, way ahead of BNB Chain's 10.26 million and Base at 7.19 million in similar periods. Another look from Nansen highlights Solana hitting 22.24 million in a comparable stretch, with Tron and others trailing far back, thanks to its cheap fees and quick processing that appeal to users everywhere. DeFi on Solana is holding steady too. TVL is sitting around $10.4B (DefiLlama), slightly down over 24 hours but still up 5% on the week. DEX volumes remain healthy, averaging $2.6B daily, with a weekly total above $28B. The token itself trades at about $184, giving Solana a market cap close to $99B. Not bad for a chain that only a year ago was battling network hiccups. Early 2025 tweaks to the network have smoothed out operations, making it a go-to for developers tinkering with games, social apps, and DeFi tools. It's this kind of steady momentum that reminds observers of past cycles where one chain's rise lifts innovative projects built on it, creating those unexpected winners that savvy traders spot early. Unich: A Solana-Built Project Improving The OTC Space Amid this momentum, one project catching attention is Unich, a Solana-based platform designed to clean up the messy world of OTC deals for pre-launch tokens. Normally, these trades happen informally through Telegram chats, not exactly the safest setup. Unich Pre-Market changes that dynamic by leveraging smart contracts to secure collateral from both buyers and sellers, ensuring automatic compensation if a deal falls through after the token generation event (TGE). This approach minimizes risks in a space where trust has been hard to come by, turning what was once a gamble into a more reliable process. https://twitter.com/unich_com/status/1948409782425079924 Complementing this, Unich Pre-Order enables leveraged exposure to listed tokens with only 5% collateral required, settling trades at a predetermined price to avoid liquidation pitfalls and short-term volatility. These tools highlight a shift toward strategic trading over pure speculation, especially appealing in Solana's fast-paced environment where meme coins and DeFi plays dominate. Recently, Unich IDO has launched, targeting 100 million $UN for fundraising. The starting price is set at $0.15 per UN, with a referral program aimed at community growth, and includes an 11% referral program (8% in USDT, 3% in $UN) to encourage community expansion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0aemyUrO6A The same as many market analysts, we consider Unich IDO one of the most anticipated token sales in Q3/2025 because of the solid milestones they’ve reached. In just six months, Unich has already processed $1.2B in OTC volume and become the world’s first OTC exchange to hit that amazing number. The platform so far has attracted over 5M users from 100+ countries, and generated $20M in revenue, before its own token launch. For anyone watching Solana’s ecosystem, Unich feels like one of those projects that could ride the wave higher. With expected listings on top-tier CEXs on the horizon after the token sale, Unich may be worth keeping an eye on. Disclaimer: This Press release article is provided by the Client. The Client is solely responsible for this page’s content, quality, accuracy, products, advertising, or other materials. Readers should conduct their own research before taking any actions related to the material available on this page. The Crypto Basic is not responsible for the accuracy of info and any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services mentioned in this press release article. Please note that The Crypto Basic does not endorse or support any content or product on this page. We strongly advise readers to conduct their own research before acting on any information presented here and assume full responsibility for their decisions. This article should not be considered investment advice.

Author: Coinstats

2025/08/21

Bitcoin and Altcoins Slide as Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech Looms

Waning hopes for a September rate cut have triggered profit-taking, liquidations, and broader caution across risk assets. Bitcoin Nears 6-Week […] The post Bitcoin and Altcoins Slide as Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech Looms appeared first on Coindoo.

Author: Coindoo

2025/08/21

XRP dips after 470M tokens sold – $2.60 in sight IF…

The post XRP dips after 470M tokens sold – $2.60 in sight IF… appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways XRP lost 4% as whales sold 470 million tokens, with liquidation clusters below $2.60 signaling downside risk. Institutions leaned bearish, while Chainlink’s rising adoption by Swift and JP Morgan eroded XRP’s case. The crypto markets slumped sharply in the last 24 hours, with the total market cap slipping to $3.84 trillion. However, the daily trading volume rose to $186 billion, an 8% increase. Ripple [XRP], the third largest by capitalization, fell 4% and risked deeper losses if broader markets failed to rebound. Let’s unpack the signals behind XRP’s ongoing weakness. XRP faces massive whale exodus Per data from analyst Ali Martinez on X (formerly Twitter), big players were heavily dumping XRP tokens. Over the last ten days, they liquidated more than 470 million XRP as the price hovered around $3. The raid unloading came on the back of a broader market drop seen also in Bitcoin [BTC]. Notably, selling pressure stretched back to late July when XRP traded near $3.50. Source: Ali Charts/X The total exits during this stretch reached almost 1 billion tokens. As whales exited, price action mirrored the sell-off. XRP selling pressure intensifies The price action of XRP/USDT has been in a free fall since the $3.50 high. The altcoin has been making a series of lower highs and lows, a signal for bear strength. The MACD confirmed building seller momentum, fueled by new shorts across derivatives markets. Source: TradingView Coinbase’s addition of perpetual futures for XRP and Solana [SOL] also drew in fresh U.S. short sellers, according to CEO Brian Armstrong. Speaking of derivatives markets, the chart from Trading Different’s heatmap heightened the chances of a further drop. XRP was declining as it liquidated more longs below the price. Per CoinGlass data, high-leverage shorts (50x–100x) clustered between $3.05 and $2.85, accelerating XRP’s fall. Source:…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/21

Celsius Distributes $220M in Third Phase of Creditor Repayments

TLDR Celsius Network has started its third phase of creditor repayments, allocating $220 million to eligible claimants. The company is making these repayments in both cryptocurrency and cash through channels like Coinbase and PayPal. Celsius has now resolved approximately 64.9 percent of all creditor claims as part of its reorganization plan. The company generated liquidity [...] The post Celsius Distributes $220M in Third Phase of Creditor Repayments appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral

2025/08/21

HBAR Slides 3% as Heavy Selling Pushes Token to $0.23 Support

Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR token faced heavy selling pressure during a volatile 23-hour stretch between August 19 at 15:00 and August 20 at 14:00, sliding 3% from $0.24 to $0.23. The token traded within a tight $0.01 band, marking a 4% spread between its session high and low, as traders adjusted exposure across alternative digital assets. Analysts highlighted the $0.24 level as a key point of resistance, where buying momentum faded and downward pressure intensified.The most pronounced activity came during the final hour of trading on August 20, when volumes surged to 85.82 million HBAR. Market observers noted that the token tumbled to $0.23 before staging a modest recovery into the close, a pattern that underscored the elevated volatility. The heavy turnover during this window suggests sellers were dominant, creating short-term weakness and testing key support levels.Between 13:45 and 14:06, more than 3.8 million tokens changed hands, coinciding with the sharpest part of the decline. Prices briefly dipped to session lows before bouncing, as buying interest re-emerged to stabilize the market. By the final minutes, HBAR recovered enough to close near $0.23, signaling that while downside risks remain, short-term support is holding for now.Technical Indicators AnalysisToken declined 3% from opening price of $0.24 to closing price of $0.23 over 23-hour institutional selling period.Trading range of $0.01 represents 4% spread between absolute session high and low.Resistance level established around $0.24 where institutional buying interest diminished significantly.Support level emerged near $0.23 with retail buying providing technical floor.Elevated volume of 85.82 million during final hours confirms institutional distribution patterns.Volume exceeded 3.8 million during peak selling period between 13:45-14:06 indicating coordinated liquidation.Final 14 minutes showed technical recovery from $0.23 support level suggesting retail buying interest.Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.

Author: Coinstats

2025/08/20

Bitcoin eyes liquidity at $110K: Watch these BTC price levels next

                                                                               Bitcoin rebounded from a swift drop to $112,380, but liquidation heatmap data suggests the worst of the selling has yet to pass.                     Key takeaways:Bitcoin volatility is expected to remain present ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech on Friday.Analysts say Bitcoin’s dip below $112,000 offers a “great entry” opportunity for traders.Read more

Author: Coinstats

2025/08/20