# Crypto Liquidations Reach $297 Million as Shorts Take Bigger Losses

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-21T01:32:54.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-21T01:32:54.000Z
Section: Investing

> Short liquidations totaled $168 million, compared with $128 million in longs. Ether recorded $100 million, ahead of Bitcoin at $76.1 million.

Crypto derivatives liquidations totaled $297 million over a 24-hour period, with short positions accounting for a larger share than longs.

Short liquidations reached $168 million, compared with $128 million in long liquidations. The reported side totals add up to $296 million because the figures are rounded.

Ether (ETH) accounted for $100 million in liquidations, while Bitcoin (BTC) totaled $76.1 million. The largest single liquidation order was worth $11.96 million on Binance’s BTCUSDT market.