$170M in Ether Longs Liquidated as Market Corrects
What happened: On June 23, a sharp market correction triggered $170 million in liquidations of bullish Ethereum (ETH) positions, erasing gains from the previous 12 days.
What happened: On June 23, a sharp market correction triggered $170 million in liquidations of bullish Ethereum (ETH) positions, erasing gains from the previous 12 days. ETH fell to $1,670 during the sell-off before partially recovering. Bitcoin (BTC) also dropped below $63,000, with total crypto market liquidations estimated between $700 million and $1.73 billion during the event.
Why it matters: The scale of liquidations highlights the ongoing risks of high leverage in crypto markets, especially amid macro uncertainty and technical weakness. While headlines questioned ETH's outlook, the coin rebounded 3.5% after the flush, suggesting resilience but also continued volatility as traders recalibrate risk.
Source: Cointelegraph, Cryptonews