Crypto and risk-asset weakness: record liquidations, 'stealth' bear market
October saw $12.5B in crypto liquidations, Bitcoin and gold are 2026's worst major assets, and AI-linked equities are sliding while the rest of the market holds up.
What we know
An account on X RTs $12.5B in October liquidations. Another account on X notes Bitcoin (-11.7%) and gold (-10.2%) are the worst performers of 2026. Another account on X describes a 'stealth' bear market with the Nasdaq 100 down $4T. @FT reports a junk-debt 'bloodbath'.
By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.