Crypto Shorts Liquidated: $113 Million in Bearish Bets Forced Closed
Traders saw $113 million in short positions forcibly closed over a 24-hour window ending October 5, 2026. This figure constituted the majority of approximately $138 million in total liquidations.
Trading against crypto became costly this weekend, with $113 million in short positions forcibly closed over a 24-hour period ending October 5, 2026, according to data compiled by Coinglass. The short liquidations accounted for most of the roughly $138 million in total liquidations. Long positions made up the rest.