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Bitcoin slides below $82,000 as liquidations surge

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Published 2026-10-12 23:27 UTCUpdated 2026-10-13 01:58 UTC
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The Block markets report
theblock.co · theblock.co · 2026-10-13 01:58 UTC
Cointelegraph markets report
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-10-12 23:27 UTC
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Overview

Bitcoin fell below $82,000 as reported crypto liquidations exceeded $770 million, including more than $123 million in the preceding hour and $119.78 million in liquidated long positions.

Entities
BTC
Why now
  • Bitcoin was reported below $82,000 during the latest market move.
  • Liquidations accelerated over the reported one-hour period and across the broader crypto market.
Why it matters
  • The reports indicate concentrated downside pressure in Bitcoin and leveraged crypto positions.
  • The liquidation figures show the move extended beyond a single isolated position.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
  • Bitcoin fell below $82,000 while reported crypto liquidations surpassed $770 million.
  • More than $123 million was liquidated in one hour, including $119.78 million in long positions.
How sources frame it
  • Cointelegraph And The Block: neutral
Two reports describe the same short-term liquidation event.
All evidence
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Cointelegraph markets report
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-10-12 23:27 UTC
The Block markets report
theblock.co · theblock.co · 2026-10-13 01:58 UTC
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