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Over $110 million in
short positions were liquidated in a single 60-minute period as the price of ETH surged past $4,000 on August 10, 2025. This sharp rally, reported by multiple platforms, marked one of the most significant short squeezes in the crypto market this year, with traders who had bet against Ethereum facing forced closures and margin calls [1]. Cumulative short liquidations across the preceding week exceeded $355 million, as the price repeatedly pushed above $4,000 amid renewed momentum [2].The sudden rise was fueled by strong inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs, which reached $461 million in a single session [3], and increased whale activity indicating accumulation. Analysts noted that the sustained level above $4,000 signals growing institutional and retail confidence in Ethereum’s long-term potential [4]. The aggressive market response saw traders who had positioned themselves against the price now on the losing side, with reports highlighting over $200 million in short positions liquidated in just days [5].
Ethereum briefly reached a high of $4,268 before facing short-term resistance, retreating slightly to previous levels amid profit-taking and volatility [7]. Despite this, the overall trend remained upward, with Ethereum reclaiming key price milestones and reinforcing the bullish sentiment that has characterized much of the recent market action.
Market observers have drawn parallels between this surge and past historic liquidation events, suggesting that the current dynamics may mark the start of a new bullish cycle for Ethereum and related assets [1]. The surge also generated public commentary from influential figures in the crypto space, including Eric Trump, who expressed optimism about the move, calling it a sign of growing resilience in the market [6].
The liquidation of short positions highlights the strengthening of Ethereum’s bull case, particularly as on-chain metrics and market sentiment align with continued upward momentum. As more traders and investors shift to long positions, the pressure on short sellers intensifies, potentially pushing Ethereum toward new all-time highs. Analysts, however, caution that while the current trend is strong, the market remains subject to sudden shifts and broader macroeconomic influences, and short-term corrections cannot be ruled out.
Source:
[1] https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/08-09-2025-ethereum-news-105m-ether-shorts-liquidated-as-eric-trump-warns-bears-stop-betting-against-btc-and-eth-28078768586409
[2] https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560604904189
[3] https://www.coinspeaker.com/spot-ethereum-etf-inflows-shoot-to-461-million/
[4] https://beincrypto.com/ethereum-price-all-time-high-projection-analysis/
[5] https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560604904494
[6] https://news.
.com/eth-rally-wipes-out-173m-in-shorts-eric-trump-says-it-puts-a-smile-on-my-face/[7] https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28106037858753

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