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$800M+ Liquidated in 24 Hours: Is the Crypto Market Entering a New Bullish Phase?

The crypto market has entered one of its most explosive periods in recent weeks. More than $800 million worth of leveraged positions were reportedly liquidated within 24 hours, with some market data during the strongest phase placing total liquidations near or above $1 billion. What makes this event especially important is that a significant portion of the liquidations came from Short positions.

When the market rises sharply, traders betting against the price can be forced to close their positions. Those forced closures require buying, which can create even more upward pressure. This creates the classic Short squeeze effect: price rises, Shorts begin losing money, liquidations trigger forced buying, and that buying can accelerate the rally.

Ethereum became one of the biggest stories of this move. In the market scenario being analyzed, ETH surged approximately 18.5% in a single day, briefly approaching the $2,300 area. For a major crypto asset, an 18.5% daily move is extremely powerful and shows aggressive demand. At the same time, it puts enormous pressure on leveraged traders positioned against the rally.

Bitcoin, however, remains the most important chart to watch. BTC is trading around $76,000, down approximately 1.6% over 24 hours, but the broader trend remains impressive. Bitcoin has gained around 21% over the previous seven days, meaning a period of consolidation or profit-taking would be completely normal after such a powerful move.

The key support zones are now:

$75,000 — First support
$74,000 — Important structural support
$72,000–$73,000 — Deeper pullback zone

On the upside, the market is watching:

$77,000 — First resistance
$77,500 — Major breakout confirmation
$78,000–$79,000 — Next resistance zone
$80,000 — Major psychological level
$82,000–$85,000 — Higher bullish targets

My view is simple: a sustained move above $77,500 could open the door toward $78,000–$80,000. A clean breakout above $80,000, followed by successful support confirmation, could strengthen the case for a move toward $82,000–$85,000.

Institutional demand is also part of the story. The referenced market data showed approximately $260 million in combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF inflows during the week, including roughly $190 million for Bitcoin ETFs. ETF trading activity also increased significantly, suggesting stronger institutional participation.

The market is clearly bullish, but traders should not confuse strong momentum with zero risk. After Bitcoin gains roughly 20% in a week and Ethereum rises nearly 20% in a day, volatility can increase dramatically.

A pullback of 3%, 5%, or even more would not automatically destroy the bullish structure. In fact, a healthy correction followed by strong buyer support could create a better foundation for another rally.

My overall market view remains bullish above $75,000, cautiously bullish between $74,000 and $75,000, and more defensive below $74,000.

The biggest lesson from the $800M+ liquidation event is clear: leverage can accelerate profits, but it can also destroy positions extremely quickly. In this environment, patience, confirmation, position sizing and risk management matter more than chasing every green candle.

Watch $77,500 and $80,000 on the upside. Watch $75,000, $74,000 and $72,000–$73,000 on the downside.

The trend is strong. The opportunity is real. But discipline will determine who survives the volatility.

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