Record-breaking cryptocurrency liquidation! What on earth happened in the early hours of Saturday morning?
Record-breaking cryptocurrency liquidation! What on earth happened in the early hours of Saturday morning?
π Summary
Last Friday (early Saturday morning, Korean time), as global asset markets plunged following a single remark from President Trump, the cryptocurrency market experienced an unprecedented, massive liquidation event. This, coupled with Korean investors' high preference for leveraged ETFs—which carry high fees and the risk of forced liquidation—resulted in significant losses.
π Why it matters! (Significance and context)
The liquidation bomb in the cryptocurrency market serves as a stark reminder of the fundamental risks of leveraged investing. Notably, Korean investors exhibit a pronounced tendency to invest heavily in high-volatility products like 2x and 3x ETFs in the US stock market, making a deep understanding of high costs and the risk of forced liquidationessential. In the world of investment, survival is the paramount goal, and it is crucial to recognise that leveraged products belong in the domain of experts.
π₯ Key takeaways
1️⃣ Analysis of the high cost structure of leveraged ETFs
- 3x leveraged ETFs operate by borrowing more than twice the principal amount.
- The borrowing rate is calculated by adding 30–40 basis points to the SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) and multiplying this by a leverage ratio (swap position) of 2.2–2.4 times.
- Adding other costs such as management fees (0.9–1%) results in high base costs reaching 11%–12% annually.
- High fees inherently pose a structural risk where the principal is eroded over time.
2️⃣ Inherent Risk of Leveraged Investment: Forced Liquidation
- Leveraged products involve borrowing against collateral to invest; when the underlying asset price falls, the collateral value decreases.
- Should the share price (or coin price) fall below a certain threshold, causing the collateral value to drop below the borrowed amount, the operator will execute a forced liquidation to prevent losses.
- In the coin market, ultra-high leverage products with 10x or more leverage exist, meaning a mere 10% decline can trigger liquidation, leaving investors facing near-total loss.
3️⃣ Record-breaking cryptocurrency liquidation event and vicious cycle
- On 11 October 2025 (US time), an unprecedented liquidation of $18.28 billion occurred simultaneously across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and others.
- A large-scale vicious cycle unfolded: spot price decline → collateral value contraction → liquidation → further collateral value reduction → additional liquidations.
- For some altcoins, the sharp decline led to severe situations where even 2x leverage products were liquidated.
4️⃣ Allegations of Insider Information and Unfair Trading
- Two newly opened accounts executed massive short bets just 20 minutes before President Donald Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff “tariff bomb” on China. These accounts generated profits worth hundreds of billions of won within a single hour before being closed.
- This suggests suspicions of unfair trading using inside information, highlighting that leveraged investments can be even more risky for ordinary investors.
π To summarise
The recent record-breaking liquidation event in the cryptocurrency market starkly exposed the extreme risks of leveraged investing. Korean investors' high preference for high-volatility products like 2x and 3x ETFs carries the risk of capital erosion due to high fees reaching 11-12% annually, alongside the critical danger of losing the entire investment through forced liquidation during sudden price fluctuations. Particularly in the coin market, ultra-high leverage triggers liquidation even from minor fluctuations. Coupled with the potential for unfair trading using insider information, this underscores that it is a treacherous battlefield where individual investors must prioritise survival above all else. Due to its inherent risks, leverage investing is the domain of seasoned players, and investors must thoroughly understand a product's cost and risks.
π·️ Keywords
#Cryptocurrency #LeveragedInvesting #Liquidation #ETF #3xLeverage #HighFees #ForcedLiquidation #SurvivalInvesting #ShortBetting #Bitcoin
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