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The global crypto market suffered a sharp downturn on Wednesday, with over $640 million in leveraged positions liquidated as traders rushed to exit amid profit-taking and ETF outflows.
According to data from Coinglass, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) bore the brunt of the wipeout, facing $155 million and $180 million in liquidations respectively, while altcoins like XRP, Solana (SOL), and BNB also saw heavy losses.
The total crypto market capitalization fell 1.9% to $4.18 trillion, with trading volumes rising to $240 billion, a sign that forced selling and defensive repositioning dominated the session. The Fear & Greed Index dropped from 62 to a neutral 55, reflecting fading risk appetite after weeks of aggressive buying.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Face Technical Breakdown
Bitcoin dropped 1.4% to $122,400 after failing to hold its record high above $126,000, triggering a wave of automated selling as exchange inflows surged past $5.7 billion. Analysts point to a cooling RSI and rejection near upper Bollinger Bands as signs that short-term momentum has weakened.
Ethereum fell nearly 4.5% to around $4,450, its largest daily drop in over a month, as traders rotated capital back into Bitcoin ETFs and stop-loss orders accelerated the decline.
XRP, meanwhile, tumbled 3.5%, slipping below key support at $2.90, with Coinglass reporting a 4,300% spike in liquidation imbalance, a clear sign that overleveraged longs were flushed out.
Despite the selloff, technical analysts suggest the pullback may serve as a leverage reset, setting the stage for more sustainable upside later this month.
With Bitcoin’s RSI nearing 42 and Ethereum hovering around oversold zones, some traders are eyeing the $118K–$121K BTC region and $4,200 ETH level as potential reaccumulation zones.
ETH's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: ETHUSD on Tradingview
ETF Outflows and Macro Pressure Add Fuel to the Decline
Market data shows Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF recorded $28.6 million in net outflows, snapping its prior streak of inflows and contributing to bearish sentiment. Simultaneously, perpetual futures volume surged 22% to $540 trillion, showing heightened volatility and defensive positioning.
Adding to the macro headwinds, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) hit a two-month high, and 10-year Treasury yields hovered around 4.13%, tightening financial conditions just ahead of the FOMC minutes release. These factors reinforced the shift toward risk-off positioning across both traditional and crypto markets.
With more than $640 million liquidated, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have entered a crucial technical zone. If buyers fail to defend near-term supports, the selloff could deepen, but a bounce from these levels could mark the start of a new accumulation phase heading into late October.
Cover image from ChatGPT, ETHUSD chart from Tradingview
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