Bitcoin Liquidations Surge Past $375M as BTC Breaks $96K – What’s Next in 2026?
- Why Are Bitcoin Traders Getting Rekt This Week?
- Who’s Betting Big on Bitcoin’s Rally?
- Can BTC Really Double in 2026?
- FAQ: Your Bitcoin Liquidation Questions Answered
Bitcoin’s wild ride continues! Over $375M in BTC positions were liquidated in 24 hours as prices soared past $96,000, with $100M wiped out in just one hour. Short sellers are sweating bullets as another $1B in shorts teeter NEAR liquidation at $97,100. Meanwhile, institutional players like Fidelity and BlackRock are doubling down, pouring $753M into BTC ETFs. Is this the fuel for Bitcoin’s next leg up? Let’s dive into the data. ---
Why Are Bitcoin Traders Getting Rekt This Week?
Coinglass data reveals a bloodbath: $375.85M in BTC liquidations occurred in 24 hours, peaking at $451.49M when BTC hit $96,202. Binance saw $48.79M liquidated, while OKX and BTCC (formerly Bybit) recorded $54.47M and $67M respectively. The kicker? Another $1B in short positions could evaporate if BTC climbs to $97,100. "This is classic leverage carnage," says a BTCC analyst. "Traders chasing 100x leverage get vaporized when volatility spikes."
Who’s Betting Big on Bitcoin’s Rally?
Institutions aren’t blinking. BTC ETFs absorbed $753.73M in inflows over two days, reversing a $1.3B outflow streak. Fidelity’s FBTC led with $351.36M, followed by BlackRock’s IBIT ($126.27M). Even Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy gobbled up 13,627 BTC ($1.25B) at $91,519 per coin—now holding 687,410 BTC ($66.33B). "This isn’t retail FOMO," notes CoinMarketCap data. "It’s whales building long-term positions."
Can BTC Really Double in 2026?
Latin America’s Mercado bitcoin predicts BTC could hit $180K-$200K by year-end, citing regulatory clarity and corporate demand. Current price: $95,734 (up 9.56% YTD). CryptoQuant’s stablecoin ratio suggests dry powder waiting—Binance’s reserves now favor stablecoins 1:1, historically a bullish signal. "But remember January’s $1.3B ETF outflows?" cautions a TradingView chartist. "This market breathes fire—and smoke."
FAQ: Your Bitcoin Liquidation Questions Answered
What triggered the $375M Bitcoin liquidations?
BTC’s rapid rise past $96K forced overleveraged positions to unwind, especially 100x Leveraged shorts.
Which exchange saw the most liquidations?
Binance led with $48.79M, followed by OKX ($54.47M) and BTCC ($67M).
Are institutions still buying Bitcoin?
Yes—ETF inflows hit $753M in two days, and MicroStrategy added $1.25B in BTC this week.
