Crypto market sees $543.68 million liquidated as geopolitical tensions mount
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Geopolitical friction and rising oil prices led to $543.68 million in crypto liquidations on October 25, 2026, including $461.19 million in longs as Bitcoin dropped below $80,000.
Crypto markets experienced $543.68 million in total liquidations across a 24-hour window ending on the morning of October 25, 2026, according to CoinGlass data. Long positions represented the majority of the losses, totaling $461.19 million.
The liquidations followed statements from U.S. President Donald Trump concerning potential strikes against Iran, while Brent crude oil prices settled above $116.70 per barrel. Traders adjusted their positions to account for inflation pressures prior to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting scheduled for October 27–28, 2026.
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dropped to an intraday low of $79,220 during the overnight volatility before recovering. On the morning of October 25, 2026, cryptoticker.io reported BTC trading at $80,853, leaving the asset below its 50-day moving average of $81,807.
Key facts
- $543.68M total liquidations
- $461.19M long liquidations
- BTC dropped to $79,220
- Brent crude above $116.70
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