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Why a 14% Bitcoin Drop Wiped Out 1.6 Million Accounts

Why a 14% Bitcoin Drop Wiped Out 1.6 Million Accounts14 Aug5 min

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Bitcoin fell 14% on October 10, 2025 and 1.6 million accounts were liquidated. The move was ordinary. The leverage wasn't.

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Bitcoin fell 14% on October 10, 2025 and 1.6 million accounts were liquidated. The move was ordinary. The leverage wasn't.