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Bitcoin Trades Below $80,000 as Long Liquidations Hit $1.34 Billion
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 30/10/2026, 11:20:52 UTC
Briefing created: 31/10/2026, 01:09:43 UTC
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Briefings
Bitcoin trading below $80,000 coincided with record $1.34 billion in long liquidations on OKX, marking a significant shift in market sentiment. Funding rates shifted from positive to negative for Ethereum, indicating a transition from bullish to bearish leverage dynamics. This event occurred on October 30, 2026, during a period of high volatility where leveraged positions were actively unwound.
Key points
- Bitcoin trading below $80,000 coincided with record $1.34 billion in long liquidations on OKX, marking a significant shift in market sentiment.
- Funding rates shifted from positive to negative for Ethereum, indicating a transition from bullish to bearish leverage dynamics.
Context
The article tracks Bitcoin's price action and leveraged position unwinding on OKX, reflecting a broader market shift from bullish to bearish leverage dynamics.
Limitations
Data is limited to OKX funding rates and Bitcoin price; preprint status and uncertainty remain.
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