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CRYPTO FACES A HIGHER RISK OF LIQUIDATIONS DUE TO LEVERAGE.
The crypto market closed the third quarter of 2026 with a strong recovery, but the data show a situation that deserves attention: prices rose while buying activity in the spot market declined.
Total market capitalization grew by 39.6%, adding around $840 billion to approach $3 trillion. However, spot trading volume across the top ten exchanges fell by 14.2%, to $1.65 trillion.
At the same time, open interest in perpetual futures rose by 40.6%, reaching $102.2 billion.
This combination is concerning because a large buildup of leveraged positions can amplify declines when forced liquidations begin.
The most recent precedent occurred on October 10, 2025, when a sell-off triggered more than $19 billion in liquidations.
Ethereum is showing similar signs: it rose 71% during the quarter, while its average daily trading volume fell by 23.2%.
The report does not necessarily predict another crash, but it shows a market where derivatives exposure grew considerably faster than spot activity.
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CRYPTO FACES A HIGHER RISK OF LIQUIDATIONS DUE TO LEVERAGE.
The crypto market closed the third quarter of 2026 with a strong recovery, but the data show a situation that deserves attention: prices rose while buying activity in the spot market declined.
Total market capitalization grew by 39.6%, adding around $840 billion to approach $3 trillion. However, spot trading volume across the top ten exchanges fell by 14.2%, to $1.65 trillion.
At the same time, open interest in perpetual futures rose by 40.6%, reaching $102.2 billion.
This combination is concerning because a large buildup of leveraged positions can amplify declines when forced liquidations begin.
The most recent precedent occurred on October 10, 2025, when a sell-off triggered more than $19 billion in liquidations.
Ethereum is showing similar signs: it rose 71% during the quarter, while its average daily trading volume fell by 23.2%.
The report does not necessarily predict another crash, but it shows a market where derivatives exposure grew considerably faster than spot activity.
#crypto #TradingCommunity #TrendingTopic #futures #news
TRADE HERE 👇