Report: Over $550 Million in Bitcoin Bullish Bets Liquidated
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 16 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Market Liquidations: A significant drop in Bitcoin's price led to over $584 million in liquidations, primarily affecting long positions, with Bitcoin and ether accounting for the majority of losses.
Traders Affected: Approximately 181,893 traders were liquidated, with over 87% of the losses coming from long positions, indicating a shift in market sentiment towards risk aversion.
Market Dynamics: The liquidation event resembled a liquidity sweep rather than panic selling, as prices fell below key support levels, triggering stop-losses before stabilizing.
Broader Impact: Alongside cryptocurrencies, AI-related stocks also experienced declines, reflecting growing skepticism about the returns on massive infrastructure investments.
Analyst Views on BTC
Wall Street analysts forecast BTC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BTC is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
