Liquidation

Liquidation occurs when a trader’s collateral is no longer sufficient to cover their leveraged position’s losses, triggering an automated forced closure by the exchange's liquidation engine. It is a critical risk-management mechanism that ensures the solvency of lending protocols and derivative platforms. In 2026, the focus has moved toward MEV-resistant liquidation models that protect users from predatory "cascades." This tag provides essential information on maintenance margins, health factors, and how to avoid liquidation in high-volatility environments.

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$446M in Altcoins to Hit Market — Bitcoin Deemed ‘Risky’

The post $446M in Altcoins to Hit Market — Bitcoin Deemed ‘Risky’ appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Notes Over $446 million worth of altcoins are unlocking between October 13–20. FTN, CONX, ARB, and DRB lead major one-time unlocks, while SOL and WLD dominate linear releases. Analysts say Bitcoin’s dominance could soon peak. The crypto market should brace for a potential wave of volatility as over $446 million worth of altcoins are set to unlock between Oct. 13 and Oct. 20, according to data from Tokenomist. The releases are split between one-time and linear unlocks, with FTN leading the one-time unlocks, releasing 4.62% of its total supply (worth about $40.2 million). According to Tokenomist, over the next 7 days, major one-time unlocks (over $5M) will include FTN, CONX, ARB, DRB, STRK, SEI, ZK, and APE. Major linear unlocks (over $1M per day) will involve SOL, TRUMP, WLD, DOGE, IP, AVAX, ASTER, TIA, SUI, ETHFI, DOT, TAO, and STBL. The total… pic.twitter.com/rSsjvCNhEJ — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 13, 2025 CONX will unlock $32.93 million (3%), and ARB will release 92.65 million tokens valued at $30.69 million (1.71%). DRB will unlock over 618 million tokens, 17.59% of its supply, though its total value remains modest at $18.28 million. Other notable tokens seeing substantial unlocks include STRK, SEI, ZK, and APE. SOL Tops Linear Unlocks On the linear side, Solana SOL $195.4 24h volatility: 8.5% Market cap: $107.02 B Vol. 24h: $12.39 B tops the list with a $97.75 million unlock, representing just 0.09% of its circulating supply, followed by WLD ($37M), TRUMP TRUMP $6.39 24h volatility: 8.1% Market cap: $1.28 B Vol. 24h: $593.19 M ($30.42M), and DOGE DOGE $0.21 24h volatility: 11.5% Market cap: $31.77 B Vol. 24h: $6.07 B ($20.31M). While some of these represent relatively small percentages, others such as STBL, unlocking 10.64% of its supply, could face a significant sell-off. These token releases could inject…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/13

Bitcoin’s $7B Leverage Wipeout Pushes Traders Toward Early-Stage Plays — Mandala Chain Tops Their List

The post Bitcoin’s $7B Leverage Wipeout Pushes Traders Toward Early-Stage Plays — Mandala Chain Tops Their List appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The leverage wipeout of $7B of Bitcoins that occurred on October 10, 2025, was a shock at 102K and liquidated 1.6 million positions. This propelled traders to newer and safer prospects. The token of Mandala Chain, called $KPG, is currently in the lead of this change, having raised $2.3M at 0.027. Round 2 has already sold over a third of its supply, and there are just seven days to go before the price increases to $0.029. When Leverage Collapsed, Smart Money Started Hunting for the Next Dominant Chain—And It Found $KPG The massive sell-off of leveraged Bitcoin-based holdings has altered the mood in the market. Burned traders are considering venturing into projects with strong backgrounds and good growth potential before mainstream adoption becomes a reality. The best project to venture on is Mandala Chain–$KPG, due to its high presale standards and sound technology foundation. The Sovereign Blockchain Revolution Nobody Saw Coming—How Mandala Chain Is Building the Infrastructure of Nations Mandala Chain is differentiated by four live implementations, including Core Mandala Chain, the Sovereign Chain framework, Mandala ID, and Mandala AI. It was constructed based on the Substrate developed by Polkadot and provides an entirely sovereign, AI-powered blockchain platform, facilitating the provision of national-scale digital sovereignty. Its ecosystem already provides more than one million early users with IDCHAIN and services 50 million citizens via the implementation of blockchain in West Java. The Mandala Blockchain Academy educates talent to develop further to 80 million+ creative-economy certificates with KrafLab. The site was tested and audited prior to the presale and demonstrated its preparedness. $KPG Presale Snapshot: Capital Floods In as Early Investors Position for the Next 100x Run The presale of the $KPG has collected $2.3M from leading venture capitalists and investors. The last token price stands at $0.027, and 35.8 percent of…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/13

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys 800 Bitcoin Amid Crypto Market Dip

The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys 800 Bitcoin Amid Crypto Market Dip appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Michael Saylor’s Strategy has resumed its weekly Bitcoin purchase after a one-week break. This latest purchase comes amid a crypto market dip, during which BTC erased all its gains from the start of the month. ‘ Strategy Acquires 220 BTC for $27.2 Million In a press release, the company announced that it had acquired 220 BTC for $27.1 million at an average price of $123,561 per Bitcoin. It now holds 640,250 BTC, which it acquired for $47.38 billion at an average price of $74,000 per Bitcoin. Strategy has also achieved a BTC yield of 25.9% year-to-date (YTD). The company funded this latest purchase by selling STRF, STRD, and STRK shares. It raised $19.8 million, $5.8 million, and $1.7 million, respectively, from these sales. As CoinGape reported, Strategy’s co-founder, Michael Saylor, hinted at the Bitcoin purchase yesterday. He posted the company’s BTC portfolio tracker with the caption ‘Don’t Stop ₿elievin’. Don’t Stop ₿elievin’ pic.twitter.com/LUMroqLSCl — Michael Saylor (@saylor) October 12, 2025 Notably, this Bitcoin buy comes amid the Friday crypto market crash, which marked the largest liquidation event in crypto history. Bitcoin had dropped to as low as $104,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on China, starting on November 1. The purchase also comes just a week after Strategy halted its weekly BTC purchases. Before then, the company had purchased Bitcoin for nine consecutive weeks. This dates back to July when it bought 21,021 Bitcoin for $2.46 billion, the largest purchase this year. Meanwhile, the MSTR stock is trading flat amid the announcement of this latest purchase. TradingView data shows that the stock is trading at around $307 in premarket trading, up just 1% from last week’s closing price of $304. Source: TradingView; MSTR Daily Chart The Strategy stock has dropped as much as 13% in the last…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/13

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys 220 BTC Amid Crypto Market Dip, Now Holds 640,250 BTC

The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys 220 BTC Amid Crypto Market Dip, Now Holds 640,250 BTC appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is back with another big buy. The Bitcoin-focused firm, led by Michael Saylor, has expanded its Bitcoin holdings once again, even as the crypto market faced heavy turbulence. Strategy Adds 220 BTC to Its Treasury Strategy has purchased an additional 220 Bitcoin for approximately $27.2 million, …

Author: CoinPedia

2025/10/13

13 Years Strong: XRP on the Verge of 100 Million Ledgers

The post 13 Years Strong: XRP on the Verge of 100 Million Ledgers appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP Ledger is closing in on 100 million ledgers, a historic milestone for the network, which launched in mid-2012. XRP Ledger dUNL validator Vet brings this fact to the spotlight in a recent tweet. According to xrpscan data, the current ledger count is 99,490,488, with a remaining 509,512 for the XRP Ledger to reach the historic 100 million ledger milestone. Good Morning to everyone, especially to those who made it possible over all the years to have us close soon the 100 million ledger mark on the XRPL. pic.twitter.com/fwrMUd3lMC — Vet 🏴‍☠️ (@Vet_X0) October 13, 2025 The XRP Ledger first launched in June 2012, although its early development began in 2011 by the trio of David Schwartz, Jed McCaleb and Arthur Britto, who, fascinated with Bitcoin, sought to build a distributed ledger that improved upon its fundamental limitations, with the goal of creating a digital asset that was more sustainable and built specifically for payments. This vision birthed XRP, currently the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market cap, according to CoinMarketCap data. XRP, XRP Ledger and Ripple USD (RLUSD) passed a stress test on the market following a crash that saw over $19 billion in liquidations over the weekend; XRP rebounded while RLUSD continues to maintain its $1 USD peg. XRP price rebounds XRP clawed back losses following Friday’s crash from $2.83 to $1.77, rebounding from a 41% collapse to reach $2.64 early Monday. XRP rebounded significantly, recovering in market value, which is currently $157.11 billion after a tariff-driven collapse over the weekend. Buyers sharply bought Friday’s dip of $1.77, with prices rising for the third day to $2.64. At press time, XRP was up 9.24% in the last 24 hours to $2.62 but down 12.87% weekly. It is a good thing that XRP is now trading above its daily moving…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/13

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Price Prediction: PENGU Eyes Recovery as $0.022 Support and $0.035 Resistance Define the Range

The post Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Price Prediction: PENGU Eyes Recovery as $0.022 Support and $0.035 Resistance Define the Range appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. PENGU faces a decisive moment after weeks of volatility, hovering above key support as participants anticipate a potential rebound. Pudgy Penguins is once again in the spotlight after a month packed with wild price swings. PENGU has been tossed between highs and lows, mirroring the overall turbulence in the meme sector. Massive 30-Day Range Highlights Volatility Pudgy Penguins PENGU has seen extreme volatility this month, swinging nearly 40% within its 30-day price range. Price now sits near $0.0224, just above the lower boundary at $0.0150, a region that has repeatedly served as a springboard for reversals. PENGU trades near its 30-day range low, holding key support around $0.022 as volatility begins to ease. Source: Jesse Peralta via X Despite the steep drawdown, the structure remains intact as long as this zone holds. Such deep retracements often clear leveraged positions before recovery, and momentum indicators are beginning to show early stabilization. If the market holds above $0.022, buyers could attempt a reclaim towards the mid-range near $0.030. PENGU Important Price Levels Kingpin Crypto pointed out that PENGU is sitting right on a key support level after yesterday’s major flush. The $0.022 to $0.023 area aligns perfectly with both horizontal demand and the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement from its previous impulse. PENGU is defending the $0.022–$0.023 support zone. Source: Kingpin Crypto via X This confluence increases the probability of a short-term rebound, especially as volume spikes hint at buyers defending this range. A bounce towards $0.030 to $0.034 remains on the cards if market sentiment continues to normalize. Liquidity Heatmap Shows Upside Potential PENGU’s most of the aggressive liquidations have now cleared, resetting open interest and providing clean conditions for a potential trend reversal. Acomathor liquidity heatmap shows limited downside clusters remaining, a setup that often precedes a short squeeze. Pudgy Penguins liquidation…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/13

60% XRP Plunge: Critical Volume Loss

The post 60% XRP Plunge: Critical Volume Loss appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Payments volume plummets XRP’s another shot The past week has been extremely brutal for XRP, as the asset experienced a precipitous intraday decline of 60% before a slight recovery that left both institutional and retail traders in disbelief. A major drop in XRP payment volume, which has dropped by more than 50% in recent days, coincided with the drop, indicating a worrying slowdown in network activity. Payments volume plummets The drop was not just a technical fix. Data from the XRP Ledger shows that, as of Oct. 12, the total amount of payments made fell from highs of over 1.5 billion XRP transferred between accounts earlier in the month, to just 671 million XRP. Waning liquidity and less utility-driven movement throughout the network are the causes of this transactional volume collapse, which usually occurs before protracted consolidation phases or ongoing downward pressure. XRP/USDT Chart by TradingView Technically speaking, the price movement of XRP supports this cautious assessment. After breaking out of a long-term symmetrical wedge on the daily chart, the token briefly touched the 200-day MA before making a modest recovery after slicing through the 50- and 100-day moving averages. The overall structure is still brittle. Despite today’s recovery toward $2.06, the significant volume spike that coincided with the crash points to forced liquidations rather than new accumulation. XRP’s another shot At the moment, the RSI is just above 41, just avoiding oversold territory. This suggests that although there may be some immediate respite, the general mood is still pessimistic. If volume continues to drop, XRP may retest the $2.40 or even $2.20 levels, unless the price closes steadily above the $2.9-$3.0 resistance zone, which corresponds with previous support-turned-resistance. To put it briefly, participation was more important than price in the 60% decline in XRP. The recent decline in payment…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/13

Crypto’s Crossroads of Sentiment: Analyzing the Fallout and Forging the Future

Introduction: A Fragile Optimism Shattered The cryptocurrency market of late 2025 was defined by a palpable, albeit fragile, sense of optimism. Having finally moved past the prolonged winter initiated by the FTX collapse of 2022 — a recovery that took 478 days to produce a new Bitcoin all-time high of $73,750 in March 2024 — the industry seemed poised for a new era of growth. However, the underlying volatility that defines the digital asset class remained, a sleeping giant waiting for a trigger. On October 11, 2025, that trigger was pulled. In a matter of hours, a geopolitical tremor sent shockwaves through the global financial system, with crypto bearing the brunt of the impact. The subsequent market collapse, now known as the “10.11 Crash,” resulted in over $19 billion in liquidations, wiping out more than 1.6 million traders. It was a brutal and visceral reminder of the market’s inherent instability. This event, however, transcended mere financial loss. It was tragically punctuated by the death of Konstantin Galish, a prominent Ukrainian crypto trader and educator, whose suicide was directly linked to the devastating crash. This incident has cast a dark shadow over the industry, forcing a necessary and uncomfortable reckoning. The key question is no longer about predicting the next price bottom, but about understanding the state of crypto’s collective sentiment and determining a sustainable path forward. This article will analyze the mechanics of the 10.11 crash, examine its profound human cost, and explore the crucial steps the industry must take to mature beyond its destructive cycles of euphoria and despair. Anatomy of the 10.11 Crash: A New Breed of Contagion To comprehend the current state of market sentiment, one must first dissect the 10.11 event. Its origins differentiate it from previous crypto-native crashes. The catalyst was not an internal protocol failure or a regulatory crackdown on crypto itself, but an external geopolitical announcement: a threat from former U.S. President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports. The market’s reaction was instantaneous and severe, illustrating crypto’s growing correlation with macroeconomic and geopolitical events: Bitcoin (BTC) plunged from over $119,317 to a low of $103,000, a staggering 14.43% drop within hours. Ethereum (ETH) experienced an even sharper decline, falling 17.37% from $4,134 to $3,400. While these price drops were significant, the true story of the crash was written in the derivatives market. The cascading liquidations reached a scale previously unseen: Total Liquidations: Over $19 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out in a 24-hour period. Traders Affected: More than 1.62 million individual trading accounts were liquidated. Scale of Loss: A single liquidation order amounted to a staggering $1.66 billion. Comparing the 10.11 crash to its historical predecessors reveals a troubling evolution. The “312 Crash” of 2020 was a response to the global COVID-19 panic. The “519 Crash” of 2021 was primarily triggered by Chinese regulatory actions against mining. The FTX collapse was a crisis of internal fraud and malpractice. The 10.11 event, however, demonstrates a new vulnerability. As crypto becomes more integrated into the global financial system, its fate is increasingly tied to external shocks over which it has no control. It has become a high-beta play on global stability, and the immense leverage available within its ecosystem acts as a multiplier for this external volatility. This incident proves that the greatest systemic risk to crypto may no longer be internal, but its reaction to the chaos of the outside world. The Human Ledger: Quantifying the True Cost of Volatility Financial metrics alone fail to capture the full gravity of the 10.11 crash. The devastating news of Konstantin Galish’s death provides a tragic human dimension to the data. Galish was not an anonymous trader; he was a co-founder of the Cryptology Key Trading Academy and a respected educator with a significant following. His work often focused on the psychological discipline required for successful trading, making his death all the more poignant. Reports from authorities and friends confirmed his suicide was a direct consequence of catastrophic financial losses incurred during the market plunge, with some sources citing figures as high as $30 million in personal and investor funds. His final message to family, mentioning a “depressed state due to existing financial difficulties,” is a chilling testament to the immense pressure traders endure. This tragedy serves as a critical case study for a systemic issue within the crypto industry: a pervasive neglect of mental health. The unique structure of the crypto market creates a perfect storm for psychological distress: 24/7 Market Cycle: Unlike traditional markets, crypto never sleeps, fostering an environment where traders feel constant pressure to be connected and vigilant, leading to burnout and anxiety. Extreme Volatility: The potential for life-changing gains is matched only by the risk of devastating losses, creating intense emotional swings that can impair judgment. Social Media Amplification: Platforms like X (formerly Twitter) create a culture of “survivorship bias,” where massive wins are publicly celebrated while crippling losses are often hidden, leading to feelings of isolation and failure for those who are struggling. Accessibility of Leverage: The ease with which retail participants can access high-leverage products dramatically amplifies financial risk, turning market downturns into life-altering events. Konstantin Galish’s death is a stark reminder that the numbers on the screen represent real human lives and livelihoods. The industry’s relentless focus on financial upside has come at the expense of building the support structures necessary to help its participants navigate the inevitable and brutal downturns. The Road Ahead: A Call for a New Market Maturity In the aftermath of such a devastating event, the reflexive response within the crypto community is often to seek comfort in historical patterns, pointing to past recoveries as proof that “this too shall pass.” While the market may eventually recover financially, a return to the status quo is both irresponsible and unsustainable. The 10.11 crash and the tragedy it caused must serve as an inflection point, prompting a fundamental shift in the industry’s culture and priorities. The path forward requires a deliberate and collective effort in several key areas.

A Reckoning with Reckless Leverage The $19 billion in liquidations is a clear signal that the industry’s approach to leverage is fundamentally broken. While derivatives are essential financial tools, their marketing and accessibility to retail participants often resemble a casino more than a professional trading environment.

Responsibility of Exchanges: Centralized and decentralized platforms must take the lead. This includes implementing stricter risk warnings, offering more comprehensive educational resources on the dangers of leverage, and potentially rethinking the astronomical leverage multiples (e.g., 100x, 125x) offered to non-professional users. Shifting the Narrative: Community leaders and influencers have a duty to move the conversation beyond celebrating high-leverage “degen” trades and toward promoting sound risk management principles. The goal should be sustainable participation, not a lottery.

Institutionalizing Mental Health Support The silence around mental health must be definitively broken. It is not a sign of weakness to acknowledge the immense psychological toll of this industry; it is a sign of a maturing ecosystem.

Industry-Wide Initiatives: Crypto venture funds, foundations, and major projects should allocate funding to create and promote mental health resources specifically tailored for traders and builders. This could include free counseling services, anonymous support groups, and educational content on managing stress and avoiding burnout. Destigmatization: Open conversations about the pressures of the market need to be normalized at conferences, on podcasts, and within online communities. Acknowledging the psychological risks should be as commonplace as discussing the financial risks.

Evolving Beyond Simplistic Mantras The culture of crypto is rich with powerful, unifying slogans like “HODL,” “WAGMI” (We’re All Gonna Make It), and “buy the dip.” While effective for community building, these mantras can become dangerous when they discourage critical thinking and nuanced risk assessment.

Promoting Financial Literacy: The industry must prioritize deep financial and technological literacy over meme-based sloganeering. A truly resilient investor is one who understands what they own, why they own it, and how to manage their risk, not one who simply repeats a catchphrase. Valuing Survival Over Blind Conviction: The narrative of “diamond hands” should be balanced with the wisdom of strategic profit-taking, cutting losses, and having the discipline to step away from the charts. Long-term success in any market is defined by survival, not by enduring unnecessary and catastrophic losses. Conclusion: From a Financial Revolution to a Sustainable Ecosystem The events of October 11, 2025, represent a critical crossroads for the cryptocurrency industry. The crash itself was a lesson in crypto’s new-found sensitivity to global macro-politics, while the tragic death of a respected community member exposed the deep-seated human fragility beneath the market’s volatile surface. Moving forward, the industry’s greatest challenge is not technological, but cultural. The pursuit of a decentralized financial future cannot come at the cost of the well-being of its participants. True progress will be measured not just by new all-time highs in price, but by the development of a more resilient, responsible, and humane ecosystem. The sentiment of the crypto market will always be volatile, but its foundational ethos must evolve from one of relentless, high-stakes speculation to one of sustainable, long-term value creation. The future of the industry depends on it. Crypto’s Crossroads of Sentiment: Analyzing the Fallout and Forging the Future was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story

Author: Medium

2025/10/13