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$367 Million In Crypto Longs Flushed
Data shows the cryptocurrency derivatives market has suffered a high amount of liquidations in the past day after the crash the altcoins have seen.
Altcoin Longs Witness Squeeze, Ethereum Leads In Liquidations
The past day has been a volatile time for the cryptocurrency market, with the majority of the altcoins suffering from drops of more than 5%. As is generally the case, this sector-wide volatility has resulted in chaos over at the derivatives side.
According to data from CoinGlass, the derivatives market has observed contracts worth almost $429 million finding liquidation over the last 24 hours.
The data for the liquidation flush that has occurred over the past day | Source: CoinGlass
A contract is said to be “liquidated” when the platform with which it’s open has to forcibly close it up after accumulating losses of a certain degree (the exact figure may differ between exchanges).
As is visible in the above table, long contract holders saw the vast majority of such forceful closures during the past day. More specifically, around $367 million of the liquidations, equivalent to more than 85% of the total, involved these traders betting on a bullish outcome for the market.
The reason behind such lopsided liquidations naturally lies in the fact that the cryptocurrencies as a whole have seen a steep downwards trajectory in the period.
Below is a heatmap that shows how the individual assets have contributed towards this latest derivatives flush.
The distribution of the liquidations by symbol | Source: CoinGlass
Unlike what’s usually the case during these violent liquidation events, Bitcoin (BTC) isn’t leading the charts in this metric. Instead, Ethereum (ETH), the second largest cryptocurrency based on market cap, is at the top with around $92 million liquidations.
This could be down to the fact that Bitcoin has moved more or less sideways in this period, while Ethereum has witnessed a drop of over 3%. Interestingly, behind these two top coins are the memecoins Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), with liquidations amounting to $60 million and $23 million, respectively.
These altcoins have seen the sharpest plunges among the top cryptocurrencies at around 11% each. This, combined with the fact that memecoins get more speculative activity in general, could explain why DOGE and SHIB are ahead of coins not called ETH or BTC.
Even then, the difference between Dogecoin and Bitcoin is currently just $10 million, which is impressive considering the market cap difference between the two assets.
A mass liquidation event like this latest one is popularly known as a “squeeze.” During these events, liquidations can cascade together like a waterfall, causing even higher volatility in the market. As the longs took an overwhelming majority of the latest liquidations, the event would be called a “long squeeze.”
Squeezes aren’t an uncommon event in the cryptocurrency market, due to the generally high volatility of the various coins, but an altcoin-dominated squeeze of a scale like this one is certainly not something that occurs on the regular.
ETH Price
Following this latest plunge, Ethereum, the largest among the altcoins, has dropped to the $3,400 level.
Looks like the price of the coin has gone down recently | Source: ETHUSD on TradingView
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Burger King is joining ranks with other leading brands to dabble in digital assets, hinting at a coin launch. According to a post on micro-blogging platform X, the fast-food chain may be inching toward the launch of Burger Coin.
Burger King Hints At Burger Koin Launch
Global fast-food chain Burger King has hinted at the potential launch of a cryptocurrency, joining the league of brands with native digital assets. The UK arm of the fast-food chain teased Burger Koin in an X post, seeking community opinion for the coin.
“Shall we make a crypto burger coin called Burger Koin?” wrote Burger King on X.
The tweet has triggered widespread reaction across the cryptoverse, fuelling speculation for an imminent launch. Burger King’s tweet comes in the middle of a jarring market correction, with assets shedding their values.
While the tweet did not share further details, pundits are speculating over the direction of Burger Koin. A majority of analysts say Burger King’s crypto will come retrofitted with utility for holders. Burger Koin may be used for governance use cases, allowing holders to vote on new recipes while offering discounts and staking functionalities.
Since the tweet went live, several copycat tokens have garnered steam in the absence of further statements by the fast-food chain
Burger Koin May Operate As A Memecoin
Chances are that Burger King’s Burger Koin may take the form of a memecoin if the fast-food chain proceeds to launch. Pundits say that a memecoin with a streak of utility will be the best option for Burger Coin, given its vibrant community.
The recent declaration by the US SEC that memecoins are not securities may play a role in Burger King’s choice. Back in 2017, the Russian arm of the fast-food chain launched WhooperCoin as a part of a loyalty program for customers.
Burger King is no stranger to digital assets as it partnered with Robinhood to give out Dogecoin (DOGE) via sweepstakes. The fast-food chain has dabbled with NFTs after its brush with memecoins. Despite their soaring popularity Cathie Woods says memecoins will be worthless in the future since they have no intrinsic value.
Aliyu Pokima
Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
The negative sentiment in the digital currency ecosystem is finally reflected in the Pepe Coin market. According to Lookonchain’s update, one of the memecoin’s whales has initiated a massive selloff. This selloff has further compounded the bearish outlook of the token, further dampening the outlook around the memecoin.
PEPE Whale Selloff, Key Implications
Per the Lookonchain update on X, the PEPE OG sold 150,000,000,000 tokens worth over $1.14 million in early trading. The analytics platform noted that this OG entered the PEPE market earlier. The whale reportedly spent only $2,184 to buy 1.5 trillion PEPE, valued at over $43 million at the peak.
This whale has sold off 1.02 trillion PEPE thus far for $6.66 million. Onchain records show he still has 493 billion PEPE of the original stash. This leftover is worth $3.64 million, representing a total profit of $10.3 million or 4,718x.
A $PEPE OG sold 150B $PEPE($1.14M) again 5 hours ago.
This OG spent only $2,184 to buy 1.5T $PEPE($43M at the peak) in the early stage.
He sold 1.02T $PEPE for $6.66M, leaving 493B $PEPE($3.64M), with a total profit of $10.3M(4,718x).https://t.co/tyzLr10sGj pic.twitter.com/FD6fFpyqCi
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) March 29, 2025
Whales selling off an asset is typically not a vote of confidence for the digital currency. This selloff is not uncommon to memecoins, and for PEPE, this may further dampen the negative outlook of the token.
PEPE Coin Price Outlook
Earlier this week, CoinGape reported a 500 billion PEPE accumulation by a whale, a move that many hoped could push the price up. However, the reverse is the case as Pepe Coin price is currently trading for $0.0000073, down 5.57% in past 24 hours.
Despite the broader market downturn, PEPE has come off as one of the biggest losers overall. Per the current setup, the token moved from a 24-hour high of $0.00000787 to its current price. While the token has maintained a marginal growth of 0.54% in the past 7-days, it has registered a 62% drawdown Year-to-Date (YTD).
It remains unknown how the current PEPE Coin outlook will play out. However, a halt in whale selloffs and a shift in the broader memecoin market fundamentals might fuel its recovery.
Crypto Market and Memecoin Rebound
The broader crypto market is down today, facing negative pressures from the economic uncertainty in the broader financial market.
Bitcoin has continued to weigh the altcoins down, explaining the PEPE-correlated selloff. Assets in the memecoin market, like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, have also been down 5.58% and 3.3% in the past 24 hours.
With the weekend volatility, top assets might see more price drawdowns overall. Analysts are optimistic about BTC’s future recovery, which can have a ripple effect on the broader market.
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Nearly a week ago, Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) annnounced the launch of the USD1 stablecoin but the absence of a listing date continues to stump investors. However, an analyst says the stablecoin will make its debut on exchanges as early as April 1, baring any delays to stablecoin regulation in the US.
Expert Says USD1 Stablecoin Will List On April 1
Pseudonymous crypto analyst xHuai.eth took to X to predict a potential listing date for WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin. According to the analyst, the USD1 stablecoin may be available for trading as early as April 1 in line with industry conventions.
The analsyt disclosed that stablecoins are typically listed on exchanges within days of the annnouncement. WLFI announced the launch of the USD1 stablecoin on March 25 issued on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain.
xHuai.eth disclosed that stablecoin listings on exchanges hinge on the completion of necessary technical steps. From the announcement, tapping Ehtereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Bitgo for custodial service indicates a completion of the technical steps.
Furthermore, xHuai.eth says that WLFI will be pressured to speed up listing processes to compete with USDT and USDC.
“With the announcement on March 25, the timeframe of March 31 to April 5 is reasonable,” said xHuai.eth. “April 1 is the most feasible date if there are no delays.”
Stablecoin Regulations May Affect The Listing Process
According to xHuai.eth’s analysis, incoming stablecoin regulation in the US will play a role in the USD1 stablecoin listing. The WLFI has previously mentioned that the launch on exchanges hinges on “regulatory approval” for stablecoins.
The US is hurtling toward stablecoin regulations with the GENIUS Act and STABLE Act piquing the interest of the White House. With authorities keen on expediting the passage of regulations, xHuai.eth argues the WLFI will move to list the USD1 stablecoin.
However, a delay in the regulatory process could lead to listing in late April, a scenario that xHuai.eth sees as unlikely. Authorities expect stablecoin regulation to go live in the US within two months driven by full support from the executive arm.
Following the release of the full draft of the STABLE Act, Sonic Labs is abandoning plans for an algorithmic stablecoin. Other issuers are positioning themselves to spearhead the government plans to maintain the dollar’s supremacy using stablecoins.
Aliyu Pokima
Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
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