2026-01-17 05:31:53

The Bitcoin price threshold is becoming a market focal point. According to on-chain data, the leverage positions on major trading platforms have reached a critical point.

Specifically, if BTC breaks through the $99,665 level, the liquidation scale of accumulated short positions on mainstream CEX platforms will reach $1.494 billion — this means that a large number of short sellers will face chain liquidations at this price. Conversely, if Bitcoin falls below the support level of $90,644, the long liquidation strength will also be significant, with a total liquidation scale of $1.326 billion.

This bidirectional liquidation pressure reflects the current extreme imbalance in the market. Massive leverage positions are stacked on both ends, like a sword hanging over traders’ heads — any breakout in either direction could trigger a fierce chain reaction. This is also why many traders have been particularly cautious during this period.

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MrRightClick

· 4h ago

Hmm... This market is indeed risky. Seeing those two liquidation lines, I was stunned. Wait, both long and short positions are about to be liquidated? Are we playing rock-paper-scissors? Haha. Getting hit from both sides, who set up this trap? I feel like the house is just having a meal. What kind of crazy prices... 99665 and 90644, I can't afford to gamble. As expected, not using leverage is the most comfortable; my sleep quality is directly maximized. After hearing you say that, I dare not move even more. Just hold on quietly. A $2.8 billion liquidation bomb? Damn, this is playing with fire.

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EthMaximalist

· 4h ago

Oh my, this situation is really absurd, both sides are bombs waiting to explode --- Close to 3 billion in liquidation, who can handle this... --- Just waiting for BTC to make a decision, don't fucking keep entangling here --- A double-edged sword indeed, us small retail investors are just here to give away money --- 99665 or 90644, anyway I'm going to lose --- That's why I went all in on ETH a long time ago, much more worry-free --- A sword? No, this is a meat grinder, alright --- Contract beginners probably get a psychological shadow just hearing this --- Such a large liquidation scale, how fierce will the subsequent volatility be... --- Let's wait until the risk is released before talking, entering now is just cannon fodder

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MerkleDreamer

· 4h ago

Haha, damn it, this is playing with fire. Both sides are dead. If we don't break through this wave, it'll just oscillate to death. If we break through, the liquidation feast begins... I think I'll just lie low. Two-way liquidation trap, who dares to hold heavy positions? I'll just watch. A $2.8 billion bomb, stepping on either side will blow up. Damn, both sides are filled with leveraged snipers, they're out to eat people.

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MetaLord420

· 4h ago

Oh my, another liquidation feast is coming. This time, both sides want to die at the same time? Wait, breaking 99k or dropping below 90k, it's all just a bloody river... Dual liquidation pressure? Basically, the market makers can eat whoever they want, and us retail investors are just pawns in the game. This is the real meaning of "someone always ends up unlucky" haha. Leverage brothers, what do you say this time? Go all in or cut losses and run? If you ask me, this kind of squeeze should be allowed to happen. Serves you right for using leverage. It feels like another good show is about to start. Waiting for the liquidation live stream to begin.

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RugPullAlertBot

· 4h ago

Really, it's like dancing on the edge of a knife right now Between these two numbers, there's over 27,000 knives; who dares to move? The liquidation scale is almost 3 billion, the next wave of the market will definitely be a slaughterhouse Waiting to watch the show, anyway I don't dare to leverage up

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