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Bitfinex Ethereum longs climb to highest level in over four years

Ethereum long positions on Bitfinex have surged to their highest mark in more than four years, reflecting heightened market optimism while increasing the risk of a potential long squeeze.

A weekly candlestick chart showing Bitfinex ETHUSD long positions sharply increasing to 283,409.6217.
Image: @WhaleInsider

Ethereum long positions on crypto exchange Bitfinex have jumped to their highest point in over four years. Trading charts shared by Whale Insider on Oct. 11, 2026, show weekly ETHUSD longs surging by 158.66%—an increase of more than 173,839 units—pushing the metric to around 283,409.6.[1][3]

The sharp increase in margin longs points to heightened optimism across the market, according to Crypto Briefing, though the elevated exposure also raises the risk of a cascading long squeeze if Ethereum prices decline. Crypto commentator Crypto Rover echoed the milestone, claiming that smart money is actively positioning for a major move in ETH.[1][2]

Key facts

  • Ethereum long positions on Bitfinex climbed to their highest level in more than four years on Oct. 11, 2026.
  • Bitfinex ETHUSD weekly long positions increased by 158.66% (+173,839.8783) to reach 283,409.6217.
  • Crypto Briefing reported that the surge suggests heightened optimism but also amplifies the risk of a long squeeze if prices drop.
  • Market commentator Crypto Rover claimed that smart money is positioning for a large move in ETH.

Sources · 3 sources

  1. CB

    Crypto BriefingArticle ·

    Bitfinex ETH longs climb to their highest level in over four years The surge in Bitfinex ETH longs suggests heightened market optimism, but it also raises the risk of a long squeeze if prices decline. The post Bitfinex ETH longs climb to their highest level in over four years appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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  2. CR

    Crypto Rover@cryptoroverPost on X ·

    THIS IS INSANE! Ethereum long positions just hit a 4-YEAR HIGH. Smart money is clearly positioning for something HUGE with $ETH… https://t.co/wAip2d80Mp

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  3. WI

    Whale Insider@WhaleInsiderPost on X ·

    JUST IN: Bitfinex $ETH longs hit highest level in over 4 years. https://t.co/gNSSqqgQNO

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