Ethereum liquidations hit $180 million in 24 hours, surpassing Bitcoin losses

12-5-2025 – In a turbulent 24-hour period for cryptocurrency markets, Ethereum has borne the brunt of substantial liquidations, with a staggering $180 million wiped out, dwarfing Bitcoin’s losses of $74. 25 million, as reported by BlockBeats citing Coinglass data. The liquidations in Ethereum were nearly evenly split, with long positions accounting for $99. 87 million and short [ source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/ethereum-liquidations-hit-180-million-in-24-hours-surpassing-bitcoin-losses/