Crypto liquidations hit $1.772 billion in 24 hours, affecting more than 146,000 traders

Crypto liquidations hit $1.772 billion in 24 hours, affecting more than 146,000 traders

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2026-08-20 16:05:33
Crypto markets saw $1.772 billion in liquidations over the past 24 hours, according to data from Coinglass cited by BlockBeats on Aug. 21. Of the total, long positions accounted for $220 million in liquidations, while short positions made up $1.552 billion. The data also showed that 146,990 traders worldwide were liquidated during the same 24-hour period. The figures reflect a sharp round of forced position closures across the market within one day.

Crypto liquidations across the market reached $1.772 billion over the past 24 hours, according to Coinglass data cited by BlockBeats on Aug. 21.

Of that total, $220 million came from long liquidations and $1.552 billion from short liquidations. The data showed that 146,990 traders worldwide were liquidated during the period.

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