Biggest Crypto Short Squeezes Ever

Recent market movements have seen significant short squeezes, leading to billions in liquidations and highlighting the volatility and leverage in crypto markets.

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  1. Bitcoin's Record Short Liquidations: On August 20, 2026, Bitcoin experienced its largest single-day short liquidation event on record, with over $1 billion in short positions closed within an hour as BTC surged towards $70,000, and total daily short liquidations reaching approximately $1.37-$1.42 billion.
  2. Ethereum's Significant Short Squeeze Events: Ethereum saw approximately $1.13 billion in short liquidations on August 20, 2026, marking a record for ETH, with the price surging roughly 18% in 24 hours, its strongest single-day move since March 2024.
  3. Altcoin Short Squeezes with Massive Impacts: Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin also experienced significant short liquidations, with Solana seeing approximately $187 million, XRP $142 million, and Dogecoin $89 million in the recent rally.

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