# Bitcoin's Move to $81,000 Triggered $380 Million in Short Liquidations

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-11-05T09:28:32.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-05T09:28:32.000Z
Section: Investing

> More than 115,000 traders were affected over a daily period.

Bitcoin (BTC) reached $81,000 as short positions worth $380 million were liquidated in one hour. More than 115,000 traders were affected over a daily period.

The hourly figure measures the value of short positions liquidated, while the daily figure counts traders. The two numbers cover different time windows and measures.