Bitcoin’s Breakout to $118,000 Triggers Record $1.25 Billion Liquidation
Bitcoin’s explosive rally past $118,000 triggered record-setting Open Interest and a $1.25 billion short squeeze, shifting sentiment bullish—but risks remain.
The Bitcoin derivatives market just set new records as BTC continued its climb, breaking past $118,000. Bitcoin’s Open Interest (OI) reached an all-time high, and along with it came over $1.25 billion in liquidations in a single day.
This surge highlights growing trading participation. At the same time, it raises questions about the sustainability of the current trend, especially amid rising warnings of potential long liquidations.
More Than $1.25 Billion Liquidated, 90% Were Short Positions
According to liquidation data from CoinGlass, total market liquidations exceeded $1.25 billion over the past 24 hours. Out of that, $1.12 billion came from short positions. Bitcoin alone saw over $656 million in liquidations.
“In the past 24 hours, 265,106 traders were liquidated. The total liquidations come in at $1.25 billion,” CoinGlass reported.
This suggests that traders had heavily bet on a market correction once Bitcoin passed $112,000. But that correction never happened.
Liquidation Heatmap. Source:
Coinglass
One clear example is James Wynn, a well-known trader who frequently uses high leverage on Hyperliquid. According to Lookonchain, Wynn’s leveraged short position on BTC was fully liquidated in under 12 hours, and he lost $27,921.63.
In addition, Byzantine General, an advisor at Velo, reviewed data from several exchanges and concluded that this might be the biggest short squeeze on Bitcoin in years.
“This is the biggest BTC shorts liquidation event in years,” he said.
More Liquidations May Be Coming as Open Interest Hits ATH
Liquidations could grow even larger in the coming days. Open Interest (OI), which reflects the total value of futures contracts, just reached a new all-time high this July.
Total crypto market OI has now surpassed $177 billion, the highest level on record. Bitcoin’s OI alone has hit $78.6 billion, another record. This shows intense interest from traders in the current market.
Open Interest of the market and Bitcoin. Source:
Coinglass
These new highs indicate that the market is in an extremely sensitive phase. High OI shows that many traders are using heavy leverage. Even a small price swing in Bitcoin could trigger massive losses.
Trader Sentiment Shifts from Short to Long
Market sentiment is also shifting. As BTC price rises, traders are increasingly moving from short positions to long ones, betting that the rally will continue.
Bitcoin Exchange Liquidation Map. Source:
Coinglass
Coinglass liquidation heatmap shows that cumulative long liquidations (shown in red on the left) on major exchanges now outweigh short liquidations (in green on the right). Analyst Joe Consorti warned of risks in this setup.
“Long liquidation leverage now outnumbers short leverage 10:1 in this range. Be careful out there,” Consorti said.
This shift suggests that Bitcoin and altcoins’ recent rally has convinced traders to change their expectations. However, this optimism comes at a cost. A surprise news event or sudden volatility could still trigger major losses.
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.
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