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A $2.02M Bitcoin short position was liquidated on Binance at $77,150

Reported by Pluang
Nov 4, 2026· 2 min read
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Key Takeaways
  • • A single Bitcoin short position worth $2.02 million was liquidated on Binance's perpetual futures market on November 3, 2026, at a price of $77,150, according to Pluang.
  • • The liquidation illustrates how large leveraged positions can be forcibly closed when the market moves against them, a risk highlighted for crypto futures traders.
  • • Pluang's market snapshot as of November 5, 2026 showed 45 of 50 priced major cryptocurrencies rising and 4 falling, with ALGO up 6.29% and CRV up 6.21%.
  • • ETH was reported at Rp44.060.177 with a 5.70% gain, though with 69% sell activity.
Summary
On November 3, 2026, a Bitcoin short position with a notional value of $2.02 million was liquidated on Binance's perpetual futures market at $77,150, according to Pluang. Liquidations of this kind occur when a leveraged position's collateral falls below maintenance requirements as the market moves against it, forcing the exchange to close the trade. The report notes that such events can influence short-term market sentiment and price action, and it cautions traders about leverage risk in crypto futures markets.

Pluang also published a market snapshot as of November 5, 2026, at 00:31 WIB. Of 50 priced major cryptocurrencies, 45 rose and 4 fell. Notable movers included ALGO at Rp1.809, up 6.29% with 94% buy activity; CRV at Rp5.042, up 6.21% with 69% buy activity; and ETH at Rp44.060.177, up 5.70% but with 69% sell activity. The primary source does not provide further detail on the drivers behind the liquidation or the broader price moves.

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Pluang A $2.02M Bitcoin short position was liquidated on Binance at $77,150