Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin's Hourly Long Liquidations Hit $40M; Short Positions See Gains

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Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin's Hourly Long Liquidations Hit $40M; Short Positions See Gains

Bitget-RWA2025/11/19 10:26

By:Bitget-RWA

- Bitcoin's on-chain whale long positions face 870% unrealized losses as price drops below $90,000, triggering $77M in four-hour liquidations. - Market capitalization fell over $600B as Bitcoin breached its $103,227 2025 realized price, leaving average buyers with 13% losses. - Selloff accelerated by delayed Treasury liquidity and Trump's 2026 tariff plans, with Fed rate cuts seen as potential stabilizing factor. - Key support levels at $89,000–$91,000 identified; breakdown below $85,000 would invalidate b

Recent data reveals that Bitcoin's on-chain whale long positions have suffered significant losses, with unrealized losses soaring by 870%, while short positions have become consistently profitable. The digital asset's value has dropped beneath $90,000, wiping out all gains made in 2025 and sparking a wave of liquidations. This decline has

reflected the correction seen in April 2025

in terms of percentage, but has occurred in nearly half the duration.

This latest decline has driven

Bitcoin

under its 2025 realized price of $103,227, resulting in an average loss of 13% for holders. This figure, which tracks the average acquisition cost of coins throughout the year, is a key gauge of investor sentiment. During the April drop to $76,000,

the realized price stood at $70,000

, so the market price never fell below it—a pattern that has not held this time.

The scale of liquidations has been intense.

More than $40 million in long positions were wiped out

within just one hour, with total long liquidations surpassing $77 million over a four-hour span. The majority of these losses were in Bitcoin, followed by

Ethereum

and smaller cryptocurrencies such as

Solana

and

Dogecoin

. The downturn has also sparked broader market anxiety, with

the overall crypto sector losing over 25%

of its value in a matter of weeks, erasing more than $600 billion from the total market cap.

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Experts attribute the selloff to several causes. The delayed liquidity release from the Treasury General Account following the shutdown has intensified downward momentum, while political developments—such as Donald Trump's suggested $2,000 tariff dividend for mid-2026—have added to market uncertainty. Some investors believe that possible Federal Reserve rate cuts and liquidity support could help steady prices, though others caution that volatility may persist

as per market assessments

Technical analysis points to a crucial stage for Bitcoin. Immediate support is identified at $94,100, with stronger backing at $93,500 (the year's opening value) and the $89,000–$91,000 zone. Should the price fall below $85,000, it would indicate a reversal of the current trend, undermining bullish recovery prospects. On the other hand, if buyers are able to absorb selling pressure at these levels, a rally toward $100,000 could be possible, although

breaking through resistance at $98,300

will be a significant challenge.

With volatility metrics signaling heightened fear, the market is now extremely risky for leveraged trades. Analysts advise caution with leverage, as ongoing price swings of 4–5% pose a threat to over-leveraged long positions. Meanwhile, short-term traders are focusing on

the $89,000 mark as a prime level for taking profits

, due to the convergence of historical support and current on-chain trends.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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