Kraken has launched CFTC-regulated U.S. perpetual futures for eligible traders, bringing one of crypto’s most used derivatives products a lot closer to the U.S. regulatory perimeter. It’s a real step forward for onshore market structure — but leverage is still leverage, and it can liquidate accounts faster than a bad idea on a margin screen. […]
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Bitcoin got smacked by a leverage flush that erased nearly $980 million across crypto in less than 24 hours, then bounced back into a tight range where traders are now staring at nearby resistance and support like it’s a hostage situation. BTC fell from about $64,100 to $60,700 Crypto liquidations totaled roughly $980 million in […]
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Bitcoin has erased every last gain from its post-election rally, slipping below $60,000 and giving traders a fresh reminder that BTC does not care about political wishcasting. Bitcoin price drops below $60,000 and wipes out gains since Trump’s reelection Political hype vs. market reality — policy matters, but price still follows liquidity and leverage Bitcoin […]
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Crypto markets just reminded traders that leverage is a fast way to get humbled: about $368 million in futures positions were liquidated over 24 hours, with longs taking the overwhelming hit as Bitcoin and Ethereum led the damage. About $368 million liquidated in 24 hours Longs took roughly $345 million of the hit Bitcoin and […]
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Crypto Liquidations Hit $326.71M as Long Positions Get Wrecked Crypto traders just got another painful reminder that leverage is a bad substitute for discipline. Roughly $326.71 million in leveraged positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, and the damage was overwhelmingly concentrated on longs as the market pulled back and forced overextended traders out […]
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CapPlace Review 2023: Crypto CFD Trading Platform Risks and Rewards CapPlace, a trading platform launched in 2023, has caught the eye of traders with its promise of low-cost CFD trading across a range of assets, including cryptocurrencies. Based in Comoros and operated by Robertson Finance Inc., it offers a shiny interface and high-leverage options, but […]
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Bitcoin and Crypto Market Plunge: Unpacking the Weekend Crash Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market got absolutely obliterated over the weekend, with prices spiraling into a brutal abyss of liquidations and sheer panic. What began as a shaky week turned into a catastrophic crash by Saturday, slashing billions off the market cap and leaving investors stunned. […]
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Global Sell-Off Hammers Metals and Crypto: Binance Open Interest Rebounds to Pre-October Levels A vicious wave of risk aversion has crashed through global markets, pulling down everything from precious metals to cryptocurrencies in a synchronized sell-off. Sparked by a staggering 12% drop in Microsoft’s shares following underwhelming AI investment news, the carnage has slammed Bitcoin […]
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Bitcoin Bloodbath: Short-Term Holders Dump $5.69 Billion in Losses on Exchanges in 48 Hours Bitcoin has once again reminded us why it’s the wildest asset on the planet, cratering from a jaw-dropping peak of $124,500 to below $115,000 in under a week. In the midst of this chaos, short-term holders (STHs) offloaded a staggering $5.69 […]
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Gate.io Introduces GORK Perpetual Contracts with Up to 20x Leverage Gate.io, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has launched GORK perpetual contracts with leverage options up to 20x, aiming to meet the growing demand for high-leverage trading in the volatile crypto market. Gate.io launches GORK perpetual contracts Up to 20x leverage available GORK linked to the Gork […]
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