Ethereum Short Squeeze Results in $388 Million Liquidation Within 24 Hours
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Aug 24 2025
Ethereum Short Squeeze: In the last 24 hours, $388 million in Ethereum short positions were liquidated due to a significant price surge, highlighting increased market volatility.
Institutional Inflows: The market experienced substantial institutional interest, with ETH ETFs reporting $287.6 million in net inflows and institutional spot buying reaching $1.6 billion.
Impact on Leveraged Traders: The massive liquidations primarily affected leveraged traders, leading to increased scrutiny on high leverage usage in cryptocurrency markets.
Market Reactions: The surge in Ethereum's price to $4,885 resulted in heightened volatility across related cryptocurrencies, including BTC and altcoins, as traders adjusted their positions amidst the changes.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
