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BitcoinCrypto BriefingFiled 11 h ago

Bitcoin hits $80,000, triggering $415M in liquidations

Open the sourceReported by Crypto Briefing, cryptobriefing.com, 4 November 2026, by John Chen
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Bitcoin climbed to $80,000, a move that liquidated roughly $415 million in leveraged positions across crypto derivatives markets. The rally underscores how quickly sharp price swings can cascade through leveraged trading, amplifying both gains and instability for traders using borrowed exposure. The liquidations spanned long and short positions as the breakout forced deleveraging. Traders will now watch whether Bitcoin can hold the $80,000 level or whether the forced selling marks a short-term top.

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