As May dawns, the crypto market remains ensnared in a bearish grip, inflicting substantial losses on traders. Data from Coinglass indicates that a staggering 141,808 traders faced liquidation in the past day, collectively losing over $479 million across various assets.
OKX Exchange Witnessed Largest Liquidation
The most significant single-trader liquidation, valued at $6.07 million, unfolded on the OKX exchange. This substantial loss adds to the nearly half-billion-dollar fortunes wiped out amidst Bitcoin's recent volatility.
Bitcoin's Tumultuous Ride
Bitcoin's journey epitomizes the market turmoil, with its value plunging from a high of $62,121 to a low of $56,555 within 24 hours. This abrupt downturn has left crypto enthusiasts reeling from significant losses.
Bulls Bear the Brunt
Crypto bulls bore the brunt of the losses, with over $401 billion evaporating in a single day, compared to shorters' relatively modest $63 million losses. Bitcoin optimists suffered the most, with $150 million liquidated, closely followed by Ethereum investors, who incurred $107 million in losses. Notable liquidations were also observed in assets like Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE).
Crypto Liquidations | Coinglass
Bitcoin's Halving Event Precedent
Bitcoin's retracement to the $56K range echoes sentiments from the April 19 halving event, where intense selling pressure saw it plummet from its recent all-time high of $73,850.
Market Analysis and Future Outlook
Market analyst Rekt Capital notes that Bitcoin's revisit to $56K marks the deepest retrace in the current bull cycle. Despite this setback, confidence persists among analysts that a bullish resurgence is imminent.