
Bitcoin (BTC) recently surpassed the $100,000 milestone, driven by strong ETF flows and increased market activity. However, the cryptocurrency experienced a sharp 13.5% decline shortly after crossing this threshold, leading to significant market volatility. Over $893 million in leveraged positions were liquidated, with $416 million of long positions affected. This marked the largest wipeout of exchange open interest since December 2021, with a 10% reduction. Additionally, $487 million in leveraged Bitcoin positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours. MARA closed an $850 million raise aimed at Bitcoin purchases. Altcoins demonstrated resilience despite the BTC drop. The market remains focused on the $100,000 support level as traders assess the implications of these developments.
Wintermute Pulse – 6 Dec 2024 BTC plunges 13.5% post-$100k break; $893M liquidated ╰ Exchange OI sheds 10% in largest wipeout since Dec 2021 ╰ Alts show resilience amid BTC drop ╰ NFP ahead as market eyes $100k level https://t.co/ft55Ln6U1g
Decode crypto market volatility: BTC saw $416M liquidated in long positions https://t.co/aWWxJcZYfk
$487 million in leveraged Bitcoin positions have been liquidated in the past 24 hours. https://t.co/nnJYgn79tZ