According to @rovercrc, approximately $700,000,000 in crypto long positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, highlighting a broad leverage flush that traders monitor for liquidity-driven moves, source: @rovercrc on X, Aug 26, 2025.

According to Miles Deutscher, total open interest across crypto markets declined by 11% following an exploit on Bybit. This decline was attributed to traders closing positions out of fear and an urgency to withdraw, leading to a market-wide deleveraging. The potential for capital to flow back into markets remains uncertain as traders reassess risk exposure.