Global markets crash as everything including Bitcoin sells off at once erasing trillions
Over $800 million in long positions were wiped out in minutes as the US open turned into a brutal liquidity bloodbath for unsuspecting traders.
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Global markets plunged into chaos today, erasing trillions as Bitcoin and everything else sold off in a brutal liquidity bloodbath that liquidated over $800 million in longs. Yet amid the carnage, shockingly quiet XRP whales stacked 42 new millionaire wallets, thinning exchange reserves for a potential 2026 rally, while savvy investors eye seven key Bitcoin demand drivers to upgrade their strategies. Dive into the full stories below.
The global crypto market cap is $2.82 trillion, with a 24-hour volume of $182.87 billion. The price of Bitcoin is $83,163.49, and BTC market dominance is 58.7%. The price of Ethereum is $2,734.34, and ETH market dominance is 11.7%. The best-performing sector is Terra, which gained 5%. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently Extreme Fear (16).
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Global markets crash as everything including Bitcoin sells off at once erasing trillions
Over $800 million in long positions were wiped out in minutes as the US open turned into a brutal liquidity bloodbath for unsuspecting traders.
Shockingly quiet XRP whales are stacking up 42 new millionaire wallets as price stays stuck under $2
With exchange reserves thinning, XRP sets the stage for a potential supply-driven rally in 2026.
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