Bitget App
Trade smarter
Open
HomepageSign up
Bitget>
News>
Markets>
$514M in Long Positions Liquidated in One Hour

$514M in Long Positions Liquidated in One Hour

Coinomedia2026/01/19 01:12
By: Coinomedia
BITCOIN0.00%ETH-2.42%SUI-6.38%
  • $514M in long positions liquidated in 60 minutes.
  • Market volatility spikes across major crypto assets.
  • Traders face heavy losses as leverage unwinds fast.

Massive Liquidations Hit Crypto Markets

In a dramatic turn of events, more than $514 million in long positions were liquidated within just one hour, sending shockwaves through the crypto trading community. The sudden market drop triggered a cascade of forced sell-offs, catching many over-leveraged traders off guard.

Long positions are trades where investors bet on the price of an asset going up. When markets move in the opposite direction—fast and hard—these positions get liquidated to prevent further losses. This massive wipeout highlights the risks tied to leveraged trading in the highly volatile crypto space.

What Triggered the Liquidations?

While the exact trigger remains unclear, analysts point to a combination of market uncertainty, macroeconomic pressures, and large sell-offs from major holders. Bitcoin and Ethereum both saw sharp price declines during the liquidation window, sparking broader panic and compounding the effect.

According to on-chain data and market analytics platforms, the largest share of liquidations occurred on exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Bybit. Some individual traders reportedly lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in seconds.

In just the past hour, over $514M in long positions have been liquidated.

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 19, 2026

A Reminder of Market Risk

This event serves as a stark reminder: crypto markets can turn sharply at any moment. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses—and in volatile times, the risk of sudden liquidations increases drastically.

Experts recommend caution during high-volatility periods and urge traders to manage leverage wisely or avoid it altogether unless they fully understand the risks. With uncertainty looming over global markets, more liquidations could follow if volatility remains high.

Read Also:

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.
PoolX: Earn new token airdrops
Lock your assets and earn 10%+ APR
Lock now!

You may also like

Trending news

More
1
Bitcoin Price Sharp Pullback Raises One Question: Will $92K Hold?
2
China economy stumbles in Q4 with 4.5% growth as aluminum and coal outputs hit record

Crypto prices

More
Bitcoin
Bitcoin
BTC
$92,590.73
-2.55%
Ethereum
Ethereum
ETH
$3,202.79
-3.10%
Tether USDt
Tether USDt
USDT
$0.9996
+0.00%
BNB
BNB
BNB
$923.05
-2.59%
XRP
XRP
XRP
$1.96
-4.62%
USDC
USDC
USDC
$0.9997
-0.01%
Solana
Solana
SOL
$133.95
-5.98%
TRON
TRON
TRX
$0.3182
-0.28%
Dogecoin
Dogecoin
DOGE
$0.1272
-7.31%
Cardano
Cardano
ADA
$0.3655
-7.53%
How to buy BTC
Bitget lists BTC – Buy or sell BTC quickly on Bitget!
Trade now
Become a trader now?A welcome pack worth 6200 USDT for new users!
Sign up now
Trade smarter