Crypto liquidations surpass $500 million as Bitcoin slips below $83,000
More than $500 million in crypto positions were wiped out in 24 hours amid sharp market volatility and a Bitcoin drop below $83,000, according to reports from market watchers.

Whale Insider reported that $531 million was liquidated across the crypto market over a 24-hour period, later adding that 132,749 traders were liquidated during the wave. Crypto Briefing also reported the $531 million liquidation tally, stating that the market stress highlighted heightened volatility and caution that could alter future asset pricing and dynamics.[3][1][4]
Separately, Crypto Rover reported that approximately $500 million in positions and 129,197 traders were liquidated over 24 hours as Bitcoin fell below $83,000.[2]
Key facts
- Whale Insider reported $531 million in crypto market liquidations over a 24-hour period on Sept. 29, 2026.
- Crypto Briefing reported that $531 million in crypto assets were liquidated in 24 hours amid market stress, noting increased volatility and caution.
- Whale Insider reported that 132,749 crypto traders were liquidated in the 24-hour span.
- Crypto Rover reported $500 million in liquidations across 129,197 traders as Bitcoin dropped below $83,000.
Sources · 3 sources
- WI
Whale Insider@WhaleInsiderPost on X ·
JUST IN: 132,749 crypto traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours. https://t.co/ylfQJeEBYI
Open source - CR
Crypto Rover@cryptoroverPost on X ·
BREAKING: $500M worth of crypto positions liquidated, with 129,197 traders liquidated in the past 24 hours as Bitcoin drops below $83,000. https://t.co/7vCnpBMByT
Open source - WI
Whale Insider@WhaleInsiderPost on X ·
JUST IN: $531,000,000 liquidated from the crypto market in the past 24 hours. https://t.co/HXjF8FM0cD
Open source - CB
Crypto BriefingArticle ·
$531M in crypto assets liquidated in 24 hours amid market stress The recent crypto market stress highlights increased volatility and caution, potentially altering future asset pricing and market dynamics. The post $531M in crypto assets liquidated in 24 hours amid market stress appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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