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Bitcoin slides toward $73k as liquidations hit longs

Traders describe a crash to around $73,000 with heavy long liquidations and bearish structure. Sentiment is deeply negative, with some de-risking into year end.

Bitcoin (BTC/USDT)
$73,549 +16.7% · 3 mo
$62,535$74,965$87,39614 Aug28 Sep11 NovThis story
Daily candles (UTC). Source: Binance.

What we know

A trader notes one of the largest long liquidation events of the year on the crash to $73,000 (unconfirmed). Another technical analyst says BTC closed below support and may fall further unless 75k is reclaimed. A fund-style trader says they have de-risked and want to crystallize gains, while another cautions bounces may be lower highs.

What people are posting

Posts on X this story draws on. They are individual users' views and have not been verified by Global Eye 24.

@Roman_Trading

“we failed to close bull divs & we also closed below support”

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@ThinkingUSD

“We've derisked quite a bit... I'm worried about what's coming.”

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