Everyone was anticipating Bitcoin to touch the dream of $100,000, and euphoria was dominating the markets, but in the "whale market", these moments are always the biggest trap. In just 24 hours, the screens turned into a sea of digital blood, reminding everyone of the market's first rule: "There is no safety in excessive rise."
The digital guillotine: with real numbers 💥
The figures that appeared on the liquidation screens today (January 25, 2026) were shocking and reflect the magnitude of the explosion:
650 million dollars: is the total liquidations that hit the market in one day.
The Longs Trap: The major disaster struck the optimists, as $598 million was liquidated from buy orders, compared to only $51 million for sell orders.. The market literally "washed" all the traders who bet on the rise.
182 thousand victims: Over 180 thousand traders saw their dreams (and balances) vanish as Bitcoin broke strong support levels below $88 thousand.
Why did the "massacre" happen now? 📰
The drop was not just a technical movement, but was driven by a "cocktail" of negative news:
Tariff earthquake: Trump's threats to impose tariffs of up to 25% on European countries due to the "Greenland" file shook investors' confidence in all high-risk assets.
The great liquidity escape: Alongside the liquidations of contracts, Bitcoin ETFs saw massive outflows, as institutions used this drop to "cash out" their profits and cover their positions in other markets.
Gold sings alone: While crypto was "bleeding", gold proved its position as the only "safe haven" amidst current political tensions.
Lessons learned: Is it an opportunity or an end? 🛑
This wave of liquidations (Shakeout) is a violent cleansing process of the market from high leverage. History shows that Bitcoin always needs to burn the "gamblers" before it starts a true and stable upward journey.
The question for every "holder": Will you withstand this bloodbath, or have the whales succeeded in scaring you and acquiring your coins at cheaper prices?
Always remember.. in crypto, patience is the most valuable currency! 🚀🔥
