The Biggest Liquidation Event in Crypto-Did it Reverse the Oct.10 Impact?
On August 19, 2026, crypto markets saw the largest short liquidation event on record. Roughly $2.7 to $3 billion in positions were wiped out, with about 92% from shorts.
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