Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin surged past $120K, its highest since August, driving $400M in liquidations led by BTC and ETH.
- Seasonal trends show October averaging 21% gains, boosting bullish positioning.
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Bitcoin climbed above $120,000 today, its highest level since early August, sparking nearly $400 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours. Data shows about $282 million came from short positions and $120 million from longs, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the wipeouts.
The largest crypto asset by market cap has gained more than 7% since the start of the week. Traders are closely watching Q4 performance, as October has historically been one of Bitcoin’s strongest months, averaging a 21% return. Market participants are positioning to see whether the current uptrend can extend into the final quarter.
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