Crypto liquidations hit $938 million in 24 hours, led by short positions

Crypto liquidations hit $938 million in 24 hours, led by short positions

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2026-09-21 16:00:24
Crypto liquidations across the market reached $938 million over the past 24 hours, according to data cited by BlockBeats from Coinglass on Sept. 22. Short positions accounted for the bulk of the wipeout at $795 million, while long positions made up $143 million. The data also showed that 132,466 traders were liquidated worldwide during the period. The figures point to a liquidation wave dominated by short bets rather than longs. No additional breakdown was provided in the source beyond the 24-hour totals for longs, shorts, and the number of affected traders.

Crypto liquidations totaled $938 million over the past 24 hours, according to Coinglass data cited by BlockBeats on Sept. 22.

Of that amount, long liquidations came in at $143 million, while short liquidations reached $795 million, with shorts making up the larger share. A total of 132,466 traders were liquidated worldwide during the period.

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