Futures Liquidations Exceed $1 Billion as Bitcoin Falls
Date: 2025-09-23 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: CRYPTO PAYMENTS
On September 22, 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced a strong downward movement: the Bitcoin price fell to $111,800, according to TradingView data. Within an hour, futures liquidations exceeded $1 billion, and traders' losses reached $1.7 billion over the course of the day. The vast majority of closed contracts were for long positions.
By the time of writing, Bitcoin had partially recovered its value and was trading just below $113,000. The daily decline was approximately 1.9%. However, other major assets also felt pressure on the market: Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin all fell more than 7%.
According to CoinGlass, more than 407,000 addresses were liquidated within 24 hours. This marked the largest wave of position closings in recent weeks. Experts note that such movements are exacerbating negative sentiment among market participants.
The Fear and Greed Index, which fell one point in 24 hours, reflected this situation. This indicator indicates traders' caution and a propensity to sell assets. Analysts also emphasize that long-term investors are more relaxed and are in no rush to sell their coins.
Experts cite the waning interest in the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision as one of the reasons for the volatility. After a temporary surge in expectations around Fed policy, traders began to slow down, increasing pressure on the market.
BTC Markets crypto analyst Rachel Lucas, commenting on The Block, noted that investor behavior is more reminiscent of "nervous optimism" than panic. She noted that blockchain data shows that long-term holders are not selling, while short-term market participants are showing anxiety.
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao also commented on the situation. He emphasized that such corrections are a natural part of the market cycle and contribute to the formation of support levels.
Thus, the September 22 crash served as yet another reminder of the high volatility of the cryptocurrency market. Mass liquidations increased pressure on prices, but experts note that the long-term outlook remains stable despite the current turbulence.
