The total crypto market cap has taken a serious hit as selling pressure spreads across the market, wiping out roughly $170 billion in value in just a few days.

Bitcoin and Ethereum have both faced pressure, while leveraged liquidations have made the decline even more painful. On October 9, marketwide liquidations reached roughly $740 million, with long positions accounting for the majority.

This is what happens when falling prices meet crowded leverage. Forced liquidations can accelerate the sell off, putting even more pressure on traders who were positioned for a recovery.

The key now is whether buyers step in to defend support or whether fear triggers another wave of selling.

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