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Bitcoin Whipsaws as Crypto Liquidations Near $1 Billion

Decrypt reports that hot inflation data revived Fed rate-hike bets and that nearly $1 billion in crypto positions were liquidated as leveraged bulls paid the bill. The post states Bitcoin whipsawed amid the liquidations.

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Hot inflation data revived Fed rate-hike bets, and nearly $1 billion in crypto positions were liquidated as leveraged bulls paid the bill. BTC

“Hot inflation data revived Fed rate-hike bets, and leveraged bulls paid the bill as nearly $1 billion in crypto positions were liquidated.”
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Decrypt newswire 2026-10-15 15:20 UTC
Bitcoin Whipsaws as Crypto Liquidations Near $1 Billion

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