Crypto Traders Face $191M Liquidation Amid Market Volatility
- Lyla Velez
- January 20, 2026
- Market
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- Over $191M liquidated, affecting 93,151 traders.
- Mainly BTC and ETH impacted.
- Triggered by market volatility and leverages.
Over $191 million in crypto positions were liquidated within four hours due to market volatility, affecting primarily leveraged traders on platforms like Hyperliquid.
This event highlights significant risks in leveraging crypto positions and underscores the potential for substantial market swings, triggering a wave of liquidations globally.
Over $191 million in crypto positions were liquidated within four hours. This event was primarily driven by market volatility impacting traders on platforms like Hyperliquid. BTC and ETH faced substantial liquidations.
“72 hours before the biggest dump of the year, a trump insider loaded shorts on hyperliquid. After some minutes, Trump tweeted tariffs on China. Result, he made $191M profit. Now, the same entity is back with a $392M short on Bitcoin. This isn’t a coincidence, I think.” — Henry, Crypto Analyst, Twitter
Immediate market effects included dramatic losses primarily in BTC and ETH. BTC saw $17.81M in long liquidations while ETH had $15.40M in longs liquidated, unsettling investor confidence.
These liquidations carry financial implications across sectors, affecting individual traders and firms. 93,151 traders were impacted, highlighting the need for careful risk assessment in highly leveraged trades.
Past trends suggest further regulatory scrutiny on leveraged positions might occur. Industry observers point to historical precursors, like the 2025 BTC flash crash, to predict potential upcoming market adjustments.
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