Bitcoin To Face $1 Billion Long Liquidations If BTC Drops Below $62k, What’s Next?

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Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of a crucial price movement, with $1.01 Billion in long liquidations occurring below the $62,000 mark. This significant liquidation activity suggests that the price is approaching a critical level where a liquidity sweep may occur, potentially leading to a market recovery.

$1 Billion In Long To Be Liquidated

Recent data indicates that $1.01 in Bitcoin liquidations is positioned below current price levels, at 61,305, hinting at an impending market movement. However, analysts emphasize the strong correlation between Bitcoin’s price actions and liquidity dynamics.

We have over a billion dollars in long liquidations below $62k for $BTC. The price is very close and might sweep that liquidity shortly and possibly recover after that, as we have a larger amount of liquidity above $65k and $67k respectively. pic.twitter.com/dI6WRsUlB7

— Bitcoinsensus (@Bitcoinsensus) May 8, 2024

Despite the prevailing bearish sentiment, experts argue that Bitcoin consistently follows liquidity patterns, suggesting an imminent attempt to clear out significant liquidation positions positioned above the market.

Bitcoin’s current price is on the verge of a key level, signaling the potential for a swift move to clear lower liquidity positions. Analysts anticipate a recovery post-sweep, given larger liquidity amounts above the $65,000 and $67,000 levels.

$10 Billion Short Liquidations @ $70k

On the other hand, Bitcoin (BTC) short liquidations are poised to exceed $10 billion once the cryptocurrency reaches the $70,000 price level, according to well-known crypto analyst Crypto Rover. 

"Over $10 billion in Bitcoin short liquidations expected once BTC reaches $70,000." pic.twitter.com/nWwU4730vo

— Crypto Rover (@rovercrc_90) May 8, 2024

The anticipation of significant short liquidations comes amid rising bullish sentiment and increasing trading activity in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin’s price has been steadily climbing towards the $64,000 mark, attracting attention from investors and traders. Meanwhile, this development underscores the importance of these price zones in determining Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory