Bitcoin Rockets to $81K, $180M in Shorts Liquidated Within Hours

Short Positions Are Shaking As Bitcoin Reaches a Record High

Crypto traders who were betting on a market downturn were caught off guard as Bitcoin surged past $81,000, hitting a new all-time high and triggering substantial liquidations in short positions.

The tremendous impact of Bitcoin’s quick surge was demonstrated by CoinGlass data, which showed that approximately $180 million in short-term positions were canceled in the past 12 hours alone.

The surge hit traders holding short positions the hardest, particularly those betting against Bitcoin. Bitcoin short positions accounted for about $67 million in liquidations, followed by $23 million for Dogecoin and $21 million for Ether. Long bets weren’t spared, either, with about $256 million in long positions liquidated in the same period. Overall, CoinGlass data indicated that over 218,000 traders’ positions were affected, bringing the total liquidation amount to $682.7 million.

Among the significant individual losses, a user on OKX saw a $15.6 million liquidation while swapping Bitcoin to Tether. This spike in liquidations is one of the highest in recent history, with a particular peak on Nov. 6. On that day alone, nearly $350 million in short positions were liquidated as Bitcoin briefly dipped below $69,000, just days before the U.S. election. As evidence of the coin’s ongoing growth, TradingView data revealed that Bitcoin’s dominance also increased above 59%, reaching its highest level since October.

The market’s prognosis improved after the recent U.S. election, where pro-crypto candidates were elected to the Senate and House of Representatives. Analysts claim that the “Trump Effect” is partially to blame for Bitcoin’s rapid rise, since the political resurgence of Donald Trump has reportedly increased interest in crypto among individual investors. BTC Markets CEO Caroline Bowler reported last week that her platform had a 300% increase in user logins, the most in six months.

According to onchain analyst James Check, Bitcoin’s price rally has entered the “Euphoria zone,” with a convincing break above its previous peak. Despite this rapid rise, Check noted that Bitcoin’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio remains relatively balanced, suggesting that the market may still have room to grow. He pointed out that months of gradual price increases allowed investors to adjust to higher prices, which may provide a stable foundation for future rallies.

Bitcoin’s historic rise continues to affect investors across the globe, with substantial changes in market sentiment, dominance, and position liquidations reflecting its enduring impact on the financial landscape.