Crypto market liquidations hit $209 million in 24 hours, short sellers bear the brunt

8-5-2025 – In a tumultuous 24-hour period, the cryptocurrency market endured a staggering $209 million in liquidations, according to data from Coinglass. Investors betting on price surges bore losses of $86. 16 million as their long positions were wiped out, while those anticipating market declines faced even steeper setbacks, with short positions liquidated to the tune [. source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/crypto-market-liquidations-hit-209-million-in-24-hours-short-sellers-bear-the-brunt/