Bitcoin Could Trigger $1.275 Billion Short Liquidation

Key Takeaways:
  • Bitcoin  BTC +0.22% ’s rise above $98,000 may cause significant market shifts.
  • CEXs like Binance and Coinbase are pivotal in liquidations.
  • Market volatility affects Bitcoin, Ethereum  ETH +0.60% , and altcoins.

Bitcoin’s potential surge beyond $98,000 could lead to $1.275 billion in short liquidations on major centralized exchanges, impacting entities like Binance and Coinbase.

The pressure increase may cause significant buying pressure, triggering rapid price surges and affecting Bitcoin and related cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Solana.

Market analysts predict major liquidation events if Bitcoin’s price rebounds above $98,000. According to CoinGlass data, short liquidation pressure on CEXs could reach $1.275 billion. This situation could potentially disrupt various trading activities.

Major centralized exchanges like Binance, Bybit, and Coinbase are key players involved. If Bitcoin hits the specified price, liquidation levels will rise significantly. The exchanges face a challenge to manage this financial shift effectively.

Potential short liquidations could add significant buying pressure on Bitcoin, impacting cryptocurrencies. Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano may experience secondary effects. Market volatility risks increase during liquidations, affecting diverse investors.

Cryptocurrency markets could face sudden liquidity changes due to this scenario. Past events show similar outcomes, affecting various assets. Notably, traders observe liquidation movements via platforms like CoinGlass, providing important insights into potential impacts.

Major exchanges constantly update their dashboards to track such crucial events in real time. CoinGlass heatmaps offer insights into potential short liquidation levels and their impact on market trends.

Future financial outcomes depend on Bitcoin’s market behavior as it approaches $98,000. Analysts suggest closely monitoring regulatory environments and technological advancements for any substantial changes in this volatile market. As CoinGlass, a market analytics provider, states:

“A higher ‘liquidation bar’ indicates that once the price reaches that point, there will be a stronger reaction due to liquidity waves.”

Otto Bergmanr

Otte Bergmar is a crypto journalist covering Scandinavian and European blockchain markets, with a focus on decentralisation, privacy, and the AI–crypto interface. He reports on Web3 startups, market structure, and EU policy; from licensing regimes to consumer protection and cross-border compliance. At TokenTopNews, Otte transforms policy drafts, regulatory disclosures, and on-chain data into actionable, decision-ready insights, helping readers understand how regulation influences blockchain adoption across Europe.