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Bitcoin approaches $30k amid $140M of liquidations in 24 hours

Bitcoin (BTC) approaches $30,000 once again amid $120 million in short liquidations and futures open interest (OI) collapse.

James Van Straten
Apr. 26, 2023 at 2:45 pm UTC
1 min read
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 2:44 pm UTC

Quick Take

  • Bitcoin (BTC) touches $30,000 and is up over 5% today.
  • Liquidations were heavy to the short side — to over $120 million in the past 24 hours.
  • The perpetual funding rate on Bitcoin went negative this morning.
  • While futures open interest has risen over 8% in the past 24 hours, and then collapsed on the run-up to $30,000.
BTCUSD: (Source: Trading View)
BTCUSD: (Source: Trading View)

 

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James Van Straten
James Van Straten
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James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century's paramount invention.

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