Yahoo Crypto Market • Appeared October 7th 2026 11:41 am
Bitcoin drops below $84,000 as crypto liquidations surge
Long positions made up the bulk of the forced closures, with about $487 million in bullish bets wiped out in 24 hours
Our Summary:Bitcoin dropped below $84,000 as $550 million in crypto bets were liquidated, with long positions making up the bulk of the forced closures. The move follows a surge in open interest and funding rates that left the market vulnerable to deleveraging. While sentiment remains soft, the pullback is seen as a mechanical flush rather than a directional shift.