Bitcoin briefly fell below $80,000, triggering $404M in long liquidations over four hours; spot ETFs posted a second day of outflows.
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Bitcoin dropped below $80,000, causing $404 million in long liquidations within four hours. Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded a second consecutive day of outflows, signaling reduced inflows into the asset class products. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes reported liquidating his fund's directional positions, citing pressure that prompted him to exit holdings entirely.
The sell-off reflects broader weakness across leveraged positions and institutional appetite. The combination of spot ETF outflows and rapid long liquidations suggests traders were reducing exposure amid price uncertainty. Hayes's statement indicates even experienced traders perceived risk in maintaining long exposure at prevailing levels.
The extent of follow-on liquidation risk and whether the $80,000 level will hold as a floor remain unclear. The timing and magnitude of any recovery also depend on whether inflows stabilize or continue declining.