Liquidation

Liquidation occurs when a trader’s collateral is no longer sufficient to cover their leveraged position’s losses, triggering an automated forced closure by the exchange's liquidation engine. It is a critical risk-management mechanism that ensures the solvency of lending protocols and derivative platforms. In 2026, the focus has moved toward MEV-resistant liquidation models that protect users from predatory "cascades." This tag provides essential information on maintenance margins, health factors, and how to avoid liquidation in high-volatility environments.

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Mystery ‘Insider Whale’ Who Pocketed $192 Million Shorting The Crypto Crash Opens Another Large Short Bet ⋆ ZyCrypto

The post Mystery ‘Insider Whale’ Who Pocketed $192 Million Shorting The Crypto Crash Opens Another Large Short Bet ⋆ ZyCrypto appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp A mysterious whale trader who recently made nearly $200 million shorting Bitcoin ahead of last weekend’s market bloodbath, which resulted in $19 billion in liquidations, has just opened more massive bearish positions. The wallet, labeled as 0xb317 on the decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid, opened a new $163 million leveraged perpetual contract to short Bitcoin on Sunday. The position is 10x leveraged and has already raked in roughly $3.5 million in unrealized profit as of publishing time. Still, it will be liquidated if the BTC price rallies to $125,500 — below Bitcoin’s recent historic high of $126,080. The same unknown trader first grabbed the cryptoverse’s attention on Friday after on-chain analysts pointed out that it opened a massive short roughly 30 minutes before former President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports — a move that spooked investors across all asset classes and sent the crypto prices reeling in a record-breaking flash crash. Bitcoin briefly fell below the $110,000 psychological threshold, and Ether plunged under $3,700, while the broader market capitalization dropped below $4 trillion. Advertisement &nbsp Lucky Whale Or Insider? The uncanny timing of the bet netted the Hyperliquid trader a staggering $192 million, igniting speculation that the entity may have had prior knowledge of the U.S. policy shift. The crypto community has since labeled the address as an “insider whale.” Some spectators even suggest that the position itself could have contributed to the weekend downturn. “The crazy part is that he shorted another 9 figs worth of BTC and ETH minutes before the cascade happened. And this was just publicly on Hyperliquid imagine what he did on CEXs or elsewhere,” one user by the online moniker MLM wrote on X. “I’m pretty sure this guy played a huge role in what…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/14

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Bitcoin and Crypto ‘Serve Same Purpose as Gold’

The post BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Bitcoin and Crypto ‘Serve Same Purpose as Gold’ appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In brief Larry Fink said he had to “relook at [his] assumptions” about Bitcoin. BlackRock now manages several crypto-linked ETFs amid growing investor interest. Some firms, including Hargreaves Lansdown, remain wary despite offering crypto products. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has once again reiterated cautious approval of crypto investments and walked back previous comments he made in October 2017 about Bitcoin being an “index of money laundering.” Speaking with CBS on Sunday, Fink said that “I did say Bitcoin, because we were talking about Bitcoin then, was the domain of money launderers and thieves.” “But you know, the markets teach you, you have to always relook at your assumptions. There is a role for crypto in the same way there is a role for gold, that is, it’s an alternative,” he said. In his latest comments, however, Fink also urged caution. “For those looking to diversify, it is not a bad asset, but I don’t believe that it should be a large component of your portfolio,” he added. BlackRock, the world’s largest money manager, oversees roughly $12.5 trillion in assets. It launched one of the first U.S. crypto spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024 following regulatory approval from the SEC. Its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF is the largest crypto ETF with more than $93.9 billion assets under management. Fink’s shift in tone over the years is in line with a broader softening of Wall Street’s stance on cryptocurrencies. He was part of a cohort of CEOs who once dismissed Bitcoin outright. In 2017, he called it an “index of money laundering,” while JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon described it as “a fraud” and said people who owned it were “stupid,” likening the asset to the Dutch tulip mania in the 1630s. Since then, the mood has changed, with Fink taking a…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/14

Bitcoin Whale Deposits $40M USDC into Hyperliquid to Increase Short Bet

TLDR A Bitcoin whale deposited $40M USDC into Hyperliquid to boost BTC shorts. The whale previously earned $160M from shorting Bitcoin and Ethereum. Hyperliquid attracts whales for high-leverage, decentralized trading strategies. Traders use stablecoins like USDC to adjust positions during volatile markets. A notable Bitcoin whale has made a significant move by depositing $40 million [...] The post Bitcoin Whale Deposits $40M USDC into Hyperliquid to Increase Short Bet appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral

2025/10/14

Soundbites and sentiment from DAS London Day 1

The post Soundbites and sentiment from DAS London Day 1 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. This version of DAS London felt extra timely as stablecoins proliferate, tokenization developments multiply, DATs keep buying their desired tokens and more US crypto ETFs wait in the wings. Not to mention the latest crypto turbulence, which spurred a historic level of liquidations Friday — making this gathering feel even more fitting, in a way. Christopher Holmes, a member of the House of Lords, alluded to that “crash” Monday morning, asking the crowd: “How’s everybody’s blood pressure?” Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan was later asked how much Friday’s activity damaged this crypto cycle. He was resolute in his answer: “Not at all.” His firm’s main customers are professional investors — family offices, financial advisers and institutions — that he says are driving this cycle by growing their crypto allocations from, let’s say, 0% to 3%. That’s mostly into bitcoin, which remains up ~23% year to date and roughly 6x what it was just three years ago. “The people driving the market can’t pronounce solana,” Hougan added. Stablecoins — with a market value just shy of $300 billion — were another big talking point. Inversion founder Santiago Roel Santos, for example, criticized exchanges upping their max leverage offerings to traders. He warned that the industry best not rely too much on centralized exchanges to acquire users. “[With] stablecoins in their own right, as a tokenization product, we don’t need to innovate more than that for this industry to be 10x larger and transform businesses,” Santos argued. Apeiron Investment Group founder Christian Angermayer also addressed stablecoins: Panelists touched on regulation too. UK Parliament member Nigel Farage, who seeks to become Britain’s next prime minister, said the vast majority of his colleagues can’t hold a crypto convo. “You might as…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/14

Project 0 forges DeFi’s unified margin layer in Kamino tie-up

Project 0 is introducing a new primitive to the DeFi stack with its Kamino link, creating a unified margin layer that eliminates the need for traders to constantly rebalance separate, overcollateralized accounts on different platforms. In a press release dated…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/10/14

Hyperliquid Crypto Pumps 12% Amid Incoming HYPE Network Upgrade, Is ATH Next?

The post Hyperliquid Crypto Pumps 12% Amid Incoming HYPE Network Upgrade, Is ATH Next? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Insights: The HIP-3 upgrade by the Hyperliquid crypto would allow developers to create perpetual markets without permission. HYPE price rises 12% to around $42 as traders anticipate the update. The Hyperliquid upgrade boosts transparency and strengthens Hyperliquid’s DeFi position Hyperliquid crypto (HYPE) will activate its HIP-3 network upgrade today, allowing developers to create new perpetual futures markets without permission. The move comes as HYPE price climbs 12% to about $42, raising talk of a possible new all-time high. HIP-3 Brings a New Phase for Hyperliquid Crypto In a major development, Hyperliquid crypto is preparing for one of its biggest updates yet. The network upgrade, known as HIP-3, will allow anyone who meets the set conditions to create perpetual futures markets on the platform. The announcement came through the project’s Discord channel, confirming that the update would be enabled on Oct. 13. An administrator of the HYperliquid crypto explained that HIP-3 will be part of a broader network upgrade. Once activated, developers who stake 500,000 HYPE tokens will be able to set up their own perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXs) on HyperCore. According to a document shared by the team, HIP-3 is designed to make the listing of perpetual markets more open and decentralized. Hyperliquid Crypto HIP-3 Upgrade | Source: Wu Blockchain It introduces rules and safety systems, such as validator penalties and limits on open positions, to protect users and the network. Hyperliquid has also built HIP-3 to work with HyperEVM, which supports smart contracts and network governance. The aim is to give builders more control while keeping the system transparent. Although users will not see immediate changes, the upgrade lays the foundation for broader participation and innovation on the platform. This update could also attract developers who want to build or experiment with decentralized trading systems. Notably, by removing…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/14

BitMine Goes on ‘$827M Aggressive’ ETH Buying Spree After Crypto Market Crash

BitMine Immersion Technologies has launched one of the largest Ethereum accumulation moves in corporate history, purchasing over $827 million worth of ETH during the recent crypto market crash. The company, which already holds the world’s largest Ethereum treasury, stated that the acquisition added 202,037 ETH to its reserves, bringing its total to 3,032,188 ETH, approximately 2.5% of Ethereum’s circulating supply. The aggressive buying spree came amid a weekend market sell-off that saw more than $19 billion in leveraged positions liquidated. Over 1.6 million traders were wiped out in 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data, as Bitcoin and Ethereum recorded $5.38 billion and $4.43 billion in long liquidations, respectively. The broader market’s total capitalization dropped by over 9% to $3.8 trillion, with Bitcoin briefly plunging below $102,000. Tom Lee Says Ethereum Entering ‘Supercycle’ as BitMine Nears 5% of ETH Supply BitMine’s latest purchase lifted its total crypto and cash holdings to $13.4 billion as of October 12, including $12.9 billion in crypto assets and “moonshot” investments. The company’s portfolio now includes 3,032,188 ETH, valued at $4,154 per token, 192 BTC, worth approximately $22 million, a $135 million equity stake in Nasdaq-listed Eightco Holdings, and $104 million in unencumbered cash. BitMine’s chairman, Tom Lee of Fundstrat, said the company took advantage of the temporary market dislocation caused by the liquidation cascade. “Volatility creates deleveraging, and this can cause assets to trade at substantial discounts to fundamentals,” Lee said. “We acquired over 200,000 ETH during the downturn, moving more than halfway toward our goal of owning 5% of the total ETH supply.” Lee also reiterated his view that Ethereum is entering what he calls a “Supercycle,” driven by artificial intelligence and the financial sector’s increasing integration with blockchain. BitMine published Lee’s keynote from the Token2049 conference in Singapore as part of its October Chairman’s Message, in which he outlined the company’s long-term thesis for Ethereum accumulation. BitMine’s rapid expansion has positioned it as the largest Ethereum holder globally and the second-largest public crypto treasury overall, behind Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. (MSTR), which controls 640,250 BTC valued at roughly $73 billion. BitMine now ranks ahead of other central Ethereum treasuries, including SharpLink and The Ether Machine, which hold 838,730 ETH and 496,710 ETH, respectively, according to SER data.Source: SER Despite the market chaos, BitMine remains one of the most heavily traded U.S.-listed stocks. Fundstrat data shows the company’s ticker, BMNR, has recorded an average five-day trading volume of $3.5 billion as of October 10, ranking 22nd among all U.S. equities, just behind Coinbase and ahead of UnitedHealth. Combined, BitMine and Strategy account for 88% of global digital asset treasury (DAT) trading volume. However, BitMine’s share price has not been immune to volatility, falling 11% over the past week following a short position taken by Kerrisdale Capital, which questioned the sustainability of the company’s business model.Source: Google Finance Ethereum Eyes $10K as Fusaka Upgrade Nears Testnet Phase Ethereum is positioning for another major leap as developers prepare for the Fusaka upgrade, expected to follow the successful Pectra rollout earlier this year. The update, now entering testnet trials, is designed to reduce transaction fees further and lower the cost of becoming a validator, key steps toward improving scalability and accessibility across the network. If Fusaka launches on schedule by late 2025, analysts believe it could strengthen Ethereum’s path toward $10,000, particularly as institutional interest in blockchain tokenization and real-world assets continues to expand. Both Pectra and Fusaka form part of Ethereum’s long-term roadmap to enhance efficiency across the base layer and layer-two networks, such as Arbitrum. Ethereum’s recovery from its previous low of $1,400 gained momentum after Pectra, with ETH/USD trading recently around $3,813. However, volatility has remained high, as shown by a flash crash that wiped out over $3.8 billion in leveraged positions before prices rebounded above $4,100. Technical indicators indicate that ETH is holding above support near $3,720, the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level, suggesting a potential near-term reversal if resistance around $4,050–$4,300 is broken. Meanwhile, renewed commentary from Rich Dad, Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has drawn fresh attention to Ethereum’s dual role as a store of value and functional asset. Kiyosaki warned of a looming financial reset and described Ethereum and silver as “hot, hot, hot,” arguing that both combine industrial utility with scarcity

Author: CryptoNews

2025/10/14

Solana’s Kamino Boosts DeFi Liquidity with Project 0 Integration

TLDR Project 0’s Kamino integration unifies margin accounts for easier DeFi risk management. Kamino’s risk parameters helped avoid bad debt during the recent crypto flash crash. Users can now access leverage with a single pool of credit through Project 0 and Kamino. Project 0 processes 2,000 liquidations, maintaining solvency after the flash crash. In a [...] The post Solana’s Kamino Boosts DeFi Liquidity with Project 0 Integration appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral

2025/10/14

Tariff Whipsaw: Bitcoin mining stocks surge as record liquidations hammer crypto

Bitcoin mining stocks jumped on Monday, reversing part of Friday’s slide. Bitfarms (BITF) and Cipher Mining (CIFR) posted double-digit gains. Hut 8 (HUT), IREN (IREN), MARA Holdings (MARA), Core Scientific (CORZ), and Riot (RIOT) opened higher. Turnover stayed elevated into the open. Flows favored miners with high Bitcoin sensitivity. Bitdeer (BTDR) recovered with the group. […] The post Tariff Whipsaw: Bitcoin mining stocks surge as record liquidations hammer crypto appeared first on CoinChapter.

Author: Coinstats

2025/10/14

BitMine’s Ethereum Holdings Surge Past 3 Million After $827M Weekend Buy

        Highlights:  BitMine’s Ethereum holdings exceed 3 million ETH worth $12.9 billion. The company now owns 2.5% of Ethereum’s total supply. BitMine ranks among the top 25 most-traded U.S. stocks by volume.  BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate Ether holder in the world, added more than 202,000 ETH during the sharp dip in the crypto market over the weekend. This move pushed BitMine’s Ethereum holdings to over 3.03 million ETH. These assets have a total value of over $12.9 billion, as per the press release. Chairman Thomas Lee affirmed that the company used more than $827 million to purchase Ether during the crash. The purchasing frenzy occurred with Ethereum falling 12%, which offered what BitMine considered a buying opportunity. Lee remarked that this move pushed the company halfway towards its goal of holding 5% of the total ETH supply. At the moment, BitMine manages about 2.5% of the Ethereum supply, which is 120.7 million tokens. This is a huge step forward compared to other ETH treasury holders such as SharpLink and The Ether Machine. The second largest holder owns less than 850,000 ETH.      BitMine provided its latest holdings update for Oct 13, 2025:       $12.9 billion in total crypto + "moonshots": – 3,032,188 ETH at $4,154 per ETH (Bloomberg)– 192 Bitcoin (BTC)– $135 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) and – unencumbered… — Bitmine (NYSE-BMNR) $ETH (@BitMNR) October 13, 2025  BitMine’s Ethereum Expansion Amid Market Volatility BitMine is now the largest holder of the Ethereum treasury in the world. The recent acquisition follows a liquidation across the market that wiped out more than $19 billion of crypto positions. Leveraged altcoin positions were liquidated by many investors in a cascading sell-off. Regardless of the downturn, BitMine saw the volatility as an opportunity to purchase Ethereum at a discount.  Chairman Lee noted: “The company is confident that ETH is in a supercycle, partly propelled by AI and increased use of blockchain technology by Wall Street.” The average cost of purchase in this recent acquisition was $4,154 purchase price per ETH. These tokens are now part of the growing crypto holdings of BitMine, consisting of 192 BTC and a $135 million investment in Eightco Holdings. BitMine also possesses $104 million in unencumbered cash. Institutional Support and Trading Surge BitMine has attracted some of the leading institutional investors, such as ARK Invest, Founders Fund, Pantera, and Galaxy Digital. These backers promote the company toward the long-term target of owning 5% of Ethereum’s total supply. This amounts to approximately 6 million ETH based on the current circulation. BMNR, the share of BitMine, is now the 22nd most traded stock in the United States in dollar volume. Fundstrat data show that the five-day average daily trading volume stands at $3.5 billion. This positions BMNR right below Coinbase and above UnitedHealth. Source: Bitmine Overall, the crypto and cash assets of BitMine have reached $13.4 billion. This amounts to $12.9 billion of ETH and other crypto holdings, in addition to other moonshot investments. The company is second only to Strategy Inc. (MSTR), the largest public crypto treasury of more than 640,000 BTC, following its recent purchase. Lee stressed that volatility brings about deleveraging and that in this period, the assets tend to be underfundamentally priced. He further added that this mispricing provides investor benefits and aligns with the accumulation strategy of BitMine.    eToro Platform    Best Crypto Exchange   Over 90 top cryptos to trade Regulated by top-tier entities User-friendly trading app 30+ million users    9.9   Visit eToro eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment, and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.

Author: Coinstats

2025/10/14