Leading cryptocurrencies saw a decline on Wednesday, extending the run of losses that started as the week began.
What Happened: The world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, dipped below $62,000 during the day, taking its week-to-date losses to over 6%. Popular meme coin Dogecoin witnessed a steeper decline, down more than 14% since the start of the week.
The price drop triggered liquidations worth more than $140 million in the 24-hour timeframe, with nearly $100 million in long positions getting wiped out. Bitcoin liquidations topped $37 million.
Surprisingly, the number of traders taking bullish long positions on Bitcoin spiked dramatically, exceeding those gunning for Bitcoin's price decline.
Bitcoin's Fear & Greed Index flashed "Greed," reflecting a degree of FOMO in the market, and a potential surge in buying pressure.
Top Gainer (24 Hour)
Cryptocurrency
Gains +/-
Price (Recorded 8:45 p.m. EDT)
Kaspa (AIOZ)
+8%
$0.1208
THORChain (RUNE)
+6.76%
$5.75
Toncoin (TON)
+3.67%
$5.88
The global cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.27 trillion, declining by 1.34% in 24 hours.
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