Ah, the cryptocurrency market, a veritable theatre of the absurd where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye! In the last 24 hours, we have witnessed a catastrophic plunge, with crypto liquidations exceeding a staggering $1.45 billion. This unfortunate event marks the fourth most dramatic day in liquidation history over the past three months; one cannot help but chuckle at the sheer audacity of it all.
As fate would have it, more than 311,000 traders found themselves rudely awakened from their dreams of wealth, as their positions were unceremoniously flushed away. The pièce de résistance of this calamity was a single liquidation from the BTC/USDT pair, which rolled forth from Hyperliquid’s competitor, Aster, to the tune of $11.36 million. Oh, the sweet music of despair! CoinGlass, the ever-watchful chronicler of our times, unearthed this data at precisely 5:30 p.m. UTC on February 5.
Liquidation heatmap and total liquidations as of February 5, 2026 | Source: CoinGlass
It seems that the long positions bore the brunt of this tempest, accounting for a hefty $1.24 billion of the total liquidations. Bitcoin, the grandmaster of digital currency, leads the charge with a staggering $738.83 million in liquidated funds-twice that of Ethereum, which languishes in second place with a mere $337.45 million. Solana, our dear underdog, is left nibbling at the crumbs with $77.28 million.
Most of this liquidation frenzy transpired in a mere 12 hours, as if the market had collectively decided to engage in a mad dash towards oblivion. A staggering $646 million vanished into thin air in just the last four hours, and $85 million within the final hour of our data collection. It appears the crypto gods have their own sense of humor.
A historical chart from CoinGlass now reveals this event as the fourth-largest daily liquidation spectacle in the last 90 days, trailing only behind events from January 29, November 20 of last year, and January 30. One can only wonder what cosmic misalignment led us to this juncture.
Cryptocurrency liquidation history (90D), as of Feb. 5, 2026 | Source: CoinGlass
Analysts Predict Further Downfall as BTC, ETH, SOL Take a Nosedive
Our three protagonists-Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana-have met with disastrous luck, losing key support levels during this catastrophic long squeeze. They now find themselves in the melancholy realm of bear markets, where whispers of lower levels echo ominously in the corridors of speculation. A recovery, should it come, would defy the dire predictions and perhaps restore some semblance of order to this chaotic realm.
As of this very moment, Bitcoin is trading at $66,650, Ethereum at $1,960, and Solana at $83, each a testament to the wild swings of fortune.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana 1D price charts, as of February 5, 2026 | Source: TradingView
In a twist worthy of the finest Greek tragedy, Michael Burry, heralded for his foresight during the 2008 crisis, cautions that Bitcoin might be poised to repeat its earlier catastrophic plunge, potentially plummeting to $50,000 or even lower. Meanwhile, our astute analyst known as PlanB has concocted four bear market scenarios that threaten to unfold in the coming days, leaving us all to ponder the whims of fate in this ever-unpredictable narrative.
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Bitcoin’s Bull Run: Will Stagflation Spoil the Party? 🚀💸 What to know: The U.S. economy is playing a game of hot potato with stagflation, mixing stagnant growth and rising prices like a bad reality TV show. Crypto gurus are still bullish on Bitcoin, eyeing Fed rate cuts and a “structural bull run” that makes Wall Street look like a toddler’s scribble. They’ve already picked their favorite altcoins to ride the next crypto rollercoaster. Spoiler: Solana is the golden child. Thursday’s economic data dropped a bombshell: the U.S. might be flirting with stagflation. You know, that 1970s nightmare of stagnant growth, job market limbo, and inflation that makes your coffee cost $50? Yeah, it’s back. But crypto enthusiasts? They’re sipping margaritas on a digital beach, ignoring the storm. 🏖️ Why the optimism? Because the Federal Reserve is expected to play magician, pulling rate cuts out of a hat to keep the market’s heart beating. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 is hitting all-time highs like it’s a TikTok dance challenge, and the dollar index is on a downward spiral faster than my Wi-Fi during a Zoom call. 💀 Shane Molidor of Forgd, a crypto oracle with a side of swagger, told CoinDesk, “Bitcoin’s the new gold-plated piggy bank for people who hate fiat money. It’s not just a gamble-it’s a hedge against your savings being turned into confetti by governments.” August’s inflation report? A 0.4% monthly spike, pushing the annual rate to 2.9%. Meanwhile, unemployment claims hit a four-year high. Oh, and the BLS just admitted they miscalculated jobs data for 2025. Classic! 🤷♂️ Bitcoin briefly hit $116,000-because why not?-while altcoins like Solana (SOL), Chainlink (LINK), and Dogecoin are doing cartwheels. Traders are betting the Fed will cut rates by 25 basis points in September, and who are we to argue? They’ve been cutting rates since the invention of the wheel. 🚀 Le Shi of Auros made a point so obvious it’s almost profound: the “Magnificent 7” stocks are stagflation-proof because they’re spending billions on AI. If you can’t beat the economy, outsource your problems to robots. 🤖 Sam Gaer of Monarq Asset Management summed it up: “Stagflation is a ghost story. The Fed’s magic wand (aka rate cuts) will calm the markets, and crypto will keep climbing like it’s on a sugar high.” Markus Thielen of 10x Research added, “Inflation’s about to take a nosedive. Risk assets? They’re dancing on a tightrope while the Fed waves a green flag. Buckle up for the ride.” Standout tokens Bitcoin’s not the only star in the crypto galaxy. Solana (SOL) is the new kid on the block, with demand so hot it could melt a Bitcoin miner’s GPU. SOLBTC is flirting with the 0.002 level, and investors are throwing money at it like it’s Black Friday in Web3. 🛒 Then there’s Ethena’s ENA token and its synthetic dollar, USDe, which is basically the crypto version of a money tree. And Hyperliquid’s HYPE token? It’s the go-to for young investors who think “high-risk, high-reward” is just a lifestyle. 🎢 Shane Molidor quipped, “Hyperliquid’s for people who want to trade like they’re in a casino, not a library. And Ethena? It’s the crypto equivalent of a free lunch when the Fed cuts rates. Who needs sleep when you’ve got yield?” So, will stagflation crash the party? Probably not. The Fed’s rate cuts are the ultimate party favor, and crypto’s the DJ spinning the tracks. Just don’t forget to bring sunscreen for the bull run. ☀️
2026-02-05 22:15