Ether Under $4.2K? Buckle Up for a Wild Ride—Here’s Why

Ether's price dip below $4,200 isn't a death knell—it's a coiled spring. Markets thrive on volatility, and this could be the setup for the next big move.

Why sub-$4.2K matters

Liquidity pools tighten, leverage flips, and OI resets. Traders love these levels precisely because they break weak hands. No guarantees, but the charts whisper opportunity.

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Liquidations, or the forced closure of Leveraged bets, happen when a trader's position falls short of the margin requirements set by the exchange.

The margin shortage typically occurs when the market moves against the trader's position, causing their account equity to fall below the minimum maintenance margin. This prompts the exchange to automatically close the position to prevent further losses and ensure borrowed funds are recovered.

Largely long liquidations cause a sudden surge in selling pressure, which pushes prices even lower, creating a cascading effect that can trigger additional liquidations. This negative feedback loop tends to amplify market volatility.