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Abnormal Imbalance in Dogecoin Derivatives Trading
Unusual activity has been observed in Dogecoin (DOGE) derivatives trading. According to data from CoinGlass, there has been a significant imbalance in the market over the past 24 hours.
Spike in Liquidated Long Positions
A total of $13.88 million worth of Dogecoin positions were liquidated, with a staggering 92.36% of these positions being long positions. This means that the amount of liquidated longs is 1,209% higher than the total liquidated shorts.
Reason for the Imbalance
The reason for this imbalance is likely due to traders overleveraging or failing to assess risk properly. As the price of Dogecoin has fluctuated in recent days, latecomers and speculative traders may have entered long positions with high leverage, leading to margin calls and subsequent liquidations.
Price Action and Impact
The price of Dogecoin has been trending sideways over the past 24 hours, with a series of lower highs and higher lows. The market had been anticipating a potential surge, given Bitcoin's recent all-time high and DOGE's historical correlation with the largest cryptocurrency. However, a large sell-off today has dampened those hopes and resulted in the liquidation of long positions.
Current Market Sentiment
While the trend towards bullish liquidations may continue, it remains to be seen how long this imbalance will last. As traders assess the evolving market sentiment, further volatility and liquidations cannot be ruled out.