BTC Price Down 2%, Triggering Liquidation of Over $34M in Bitcoin Longs in Derivatives Shake-Up
On May 9, 2024, bitcoin’s value faced a decline, hitting an intraday low of $60,634 at approximately 7 a.m. EDT. The latest downturn has led to the liquidation of about $34.79 million in bitcoin long positions across var...
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