Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum surge near all-time highs amid $700M short liquidations

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Monday, Aug 11, 2025 7:10 am ET1min read
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- Bitcoin and Ethereum surged near all-time highs in late August, triggering $700M in derivatives liquidations, primarily impacting short positions.

- Capital B, a Paris-listed Bitcoin treasury firm, added 126 BTC ($14.4M) to its holdings, now totaling 2,201 BTC valued at $233.6M.

- Institutional demand for crypto grew, with over 100 public companies holding >1M BTC and spot ETFs attracting billions in July-August inflows.

- Bitcoin remains 0.71% below its all-time high, while Ethereum is 12% below its 2021 peak, with August historically bullish for crypto markets.

Bitcoin and

Ethereum
surged to near all-time highs in late August, with
Bitcoin
trading at $122,314 and Ethereum reaching $4,305. The rapid price gains triggered significant volatility in the derivatives market, resulting in over $700 million in liquidations within three days, primarily affecting short positions. Short sellers accounted for the bulk of the losses, with $215 million wiped out in the past 24 hours alone, compared to $135 million in long position losses [1].

The most dramatic liquidations were seen in the Bitcoin market. Short BTC traders lost $106 million as prices rose nearly $4,000 in a single day, while long BTC traders lost only $7.5 million. In the Ethereum market, the losses were more evenly split, with long traders losing $41 million and shorts losing $49 million [1]. Analysts have warned that if the current momentum continues, a broader cascade effect could unfold, especially for those betting against further price appreciation [1].

Institutional demand also showed signs of growing strength. Capital B, an AI and Bitcoin treasury company listed on Euronext Growth Paris, added 126 BTC to its portfolio for approximately $14.4 million, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 2,201 BTC, valued at around $233.6 million. The acquisition was funded through two recent capital raises—€8.7 million to acquire 80 BTC and €5 million for an additional 46 BTC [1]. Capital B reported a year-to-date BTC yield of 1,519.5%, with gains of 607.8 BTC and roughly €60 million in profit [1].

The growing institutional appetite for Bitcoin is part of a broader trend. Over 100 public companies now hold more than 1 million BTC collectively, while Ethereum’s corporate holdings continue to rise. Additionally, spot ETFs for both Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen billions in inflows since July, further reinforcing the bullish momentum [1].

With Bitcoin just 0.71% away from its all-time high of $123,091 and Ethereum still about 12% below its 2021 peak, the market appears to be in a strong upward trend. Historically, August has been a bullish month for crypto, and the current on-chain signals suggest a potential push toward new highs may be imminent [1].

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[1] https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6899c99cc4a7cb3a2ce859ab/