[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for August 19, 2025 – $400M Wiped Out in Crypto Liquidations as Bitcoin Drops Below $115K on Macro Concerns
The crypto market continues to be in slight bearish mode as Bitcoin slipped below $115,000 and Ethereum fell under $4,200, contributing to over $400 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours. Most sectors saw declines...
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The crypto market continues to be in slight bearish mode as Bitcoin slipped below $115,000 and Ethereum fell under $4,200, contributing to over $400 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours. Most sectors saw declines, with DeFi and Meme tokens dropping more than 2%, while the PayFi sector remained relatively resilient. Despite the broader downturn, OKB and POL bucked the trend with notable gains.
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