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$98 Million Bitcoin Long on Hyperliquid Faces Liquidation Risk

Edited by Steinar Vigdel Kolnes, Editor, Oslo

A bitcoin long position using 40x leverage on Hyperliquid faces potential liquidation as the price approaches $81,000, Bitcoin.com News reports.

$98 Million Bitcoin Long on Hyperliquid Faces Liquidation Risk

A trader holding a $98 million bitcoin long position on Hyperliquid is at risk of liquidation following a sharp market decline, according to Bitcoin.com News.

The report said losses in the trader’s account reached nearly $9.8 million over the week. Bitcoin was moving toward $81,000, adding pressure to the leveraged bet on a price increase.

The position uses 40x leverage, amplifying its exposure to bitcoin’s price movements. A further steep drop could trigger liquidation, though the supplied report did not specify the exact liquidation price.

Source: Bitcoin.com News

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