Liquidations Hit $480M In an Hour as Bitcoin Plunges Below $81K
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Published Date	2026-10-08T16:16:33.214Z	metadata
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Content	Bitcoin fell below $81,000 as roughly $480 million in crypto positions were liquidated within an hour, reflecting a sharp wave of forced selling. The liquidation surge indicates leveraged traders were caught offside, amplifying the decline and likely increasing near-term volatility. The report does not establish whether the move signals a broader trend reversal....	content
Citation 1	https://cryptopotato.com/liquidations-hit-480m-in-a-hour-as-bitcoin-plunges-below-81k/	source

Liquidations Hit $480M In an Hour as Bitcoin Plunges Below $81K

Oct 8, 2026

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Bitcoin fell below $81,000 as roughly $480 million in crypto positions were liquidated within an hour, reflecting a sharp wave of forced selling. The liquidation surge indicates leveraged traders were caught offside, amplifying the decline and likely increasing near-term volatility. The report does not establish whether the move signals a broader trend reversal.

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