Bitcoin slides below $82,000 as crypto liquidations surge past $770 million

What happened

Crypto liquidations amounted to $771 million over the past 24 hours, including $685.6 million in long positions.

Why it matters

The development may change operating conditions or market expectations around Bitcoin. Further confirmation and measurable outcomes matter.

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2 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. The BlockPrimary source · Supports · EN · 49%
   Bitcoin slides below $82,000 as crypto liquidations surge past $770 million ↗Oct 12, 2026, 9:57 PM
2. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 100%
   Bitcoin Extends Slide — Can ‘Uptober’ 2026 Beat Last Year’s? ↗Oct 12, 2026, 3:43 PM

Claims

• Bitcoin slides below $82,000 as crypto liquidations surge past $770 million Observed

Conflicts

No material conflict detected in the available evidence.

Timeline

1. October 12, 2026 at 3:43 PMFirst reported
2. Oct 12, 2026, 9:59 PMUnverified · 68/63%

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