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DAILY▼ LONGS 68%August 30, 2026

Aug 30 Liquidation Recap: $159.7M Wiped, Longs Bear the Brunt

On 2026-08-30, total liquidations reached $159.7M with longs accounting for 68% of the carnage. ETHUSDT led the board with $56.6M liquidated, predominantly on the short side.

Total wiped
$160M
Largest liquidation
ETH
LONGS 68%SHORTS 32%

Session Overview

UTC 2026-08-30 saw $159,702,487.28 in total liquidations across the market. Longs took the heavier hit at $107,974,287.55 (68% share), while shorts accounted for $51,728,199.73.

Top Symbols by Liquidation Value

  • ETHUSDT — $56,616,198.92 (short-dominant)
  • BTCUSDT — $25,410,189.79 (long-dominant)
  • SOLUSDT — $10,725,066.91 (long-dominant)
  • XRPUSDT — $6,251,233.20 (long-dominant)
  • ZECUSDT — $5,203,181.17 (short-dominant)

Largest Single Liquidation

The biggest individual cascade was an ETHUSDT position worth $4,597,342.77, underscoring Ether's outsized role in the day's volatility despite the overall long-skewed liquidation profile.

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