Over $1B in crypto positions liquidated in 24 hours as leverage wipes out 138,000 traders
The liquidation highlights the risks of high leverage in volatile markets, potentially deterring future speculative trading and impacting market stability. The post Over $1B in crypto positions liquidated in 24 hours as...
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The liquidation highlights the risks of high leverage in volatile markets, potentially deterring future speculative trading and impacting market stability.
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