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The Great Crypto Liquidation Cascade on October 10th — #119

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Oct 15, 2025
The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into the massive crypto liquidation event that shook the market. The hosts dissect how perpetual futures amplified losses, contrasting transparent models like Hyperliquid with Binance's questionable practices. There's a lively debate about whether Q4 will see a Bitcoin blow-off top and the advantages of staying active after such events for potential buying opportunities. They also touch on the latest in meme coins and high-profile trader losses, plus the upcoming launch of new trading platforms.
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ANECDOTE

Watching A Cascade Unfold Live

  • OSF watched the liquidation cascade live and witnessed positions vaporize and altcoins get eviscerated.
  • He described seeing coins like Zcash move from liquidation to all-time highs within days.
ADVICE

Understand Auto-Deleveraging Mechanics

  • Study how Auto-Deleveraging (ADL) works before trading on platforms that use it.
  • Expect ADL to shift losses between counterparties and HLP holders during extreme liquidations.
INSIGHT

Exchange PR Can Signal Deeper Issues

  • Binance's public reactions and damage-control moves after the cascade intensified community scrutiny.
  • Listing practices and alleged hidden costs are becoming public concerns that hurt trust.
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