# derivatives
Latest news and articles about derivatives
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Bitcoin Reclaims $68,000 After Midweek Rout — Rebound, Not Relief
Bitcoin breached $68,000 on Feb. 6, extending a rebound after a sharp midweek sell‑off. The recovery reflects mechanical short‑covering amid high leverage, but volatility and liquidation risk mean the rally may be fragile.
Bitcoin Pops Above $68,000 as Market Recovers From a Midweek Rout
Bitcoin rose above $68,000, continuing a rebound after a sharp midweek sell-off driven in part by forced liquidations in derivatives markets. The episode highlights persistent volatility driven by leveraged positions and concentrated liquidity, creating execution risk for investors and a potential focus for regulators.
Bitcoin Flash Crash Wipes Out Hundreds of Thousands of Leveraged Positions in 24 Hours
A sudden Bitcoin sell-off in early February triggered a cascade of forced liquidations, with a NetEase post reporting over 580,000 wiped‑out positions in 24 hours and other counts near 186,400 when BTC slipped below $70,000. The episode underlines how heavy leverage and thin liquidity can amplify corrections and will likely spur calls for tougher risk controls across the crypto ecosystem.
Bitcoin Slides Below $88,000 in a 5% Intraday Drop, Reawakening Volatility Fears
Bitcoin dipped below $88,000 on Jan. 21, falling about 5% intraday and renewing concerns about acute volatility in crypto markets. The drop reflects a combination of profit-taking, leveraged positions, and fragile liquidity, with implications for exchanges, institutional products and investor sentiment.