# Crypto Long Liquidations Top $210 Million as Bitcoin and Ether Fall

By Enna Lee

Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/38297
Published: 2026-10-22T20:08:46.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-22T20:08:46.000Z
Section: Investing

> Bitcoin (BTC) neared $81,000 and Ether (ETH) approached $2,300. A Hyperliquid contract on reaching $100 by Dec. 31, 2026, was priced at 38.5% YES, down from 44% the prior day.

Traders holding leveraged bets on higher prices were forced out of more than $210 million in long positions as Bitcoin and Ether declined. Bitcoin (BTC) neared $81,000, while Ether (ETH) approached $2,300.

Long liquidations occur when trades built to benefit from rising prices are forcibly closed after the market moves against them. The closures reflected a retreat from bullish positions during the decline.

The liquidation update covered long positions across crypto markets, while a separate prediction contract tracked whether Hyperliquid would reach a $100 price target by year-end 2026. That contract was priced at 38.5% YES, compared with 44% the previous day.

Further movement in Bitcoin and Ether, along with broader economic conditions, are among the factors to watch in crypto markets.