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$2.2 Billion in Liquidations in a Single Day! Gold Flash Crash Triggers a "Black Sunday" for the Crypto Market

$2.2 Billion in Liquidations in a Single Day! Gold Flash Crash Triggers a "Black Sunday" for the Crypto Market

Gold prices plunged more than 4% in a single day, while silver tumbled nearly 10%. Bitcoin also broke through a key support level, triggering a wave of cross-market liquidations that left over 335,000 investors facing forced closures.

Blog Team2026-02-02

The Truth Behind Bitcoin's $0 Price Flash: DeFi Risks Exposed by the Starknet DEX Incident

The Truth Behind Bitcoin's $0 Price Flash: DeFi Risks Exposed by the Starknet DEX Incident

A report showing Bitcoin priced at $0 on a decentralized exchange spread rapidly, but this isn’t a sign of a market crash. Instead, it marks yet another serious test for blockchain infrastructure.

Blog Team2026-01-26

Gold Surpasses $5,000, Silver Breaks Above $107: A Turning Point for Global Asset Allocation

Gold Surpasses $5,000, Silver Breaks Above $107: A Turning Point for Global Asset Allocation

Historic price figures flash across trading screens as investors worldwide watch with bated breath—gold has broken through $5,000 per ounce for the first time ever, while silver simultaneously climbs to $107. The precious metals market is experiencing an unprecedented moment.

Blog Team2026-01-26

Bitcoin Flash Crash to Zero: Paradex Technical Glitch Sparks Crisis of Confidence in Decentralized Exchanges

Bitcoin Flash Crash to Zero: Paradex Technical Glitch Sparks Crisis of Confidence in Decentralized Exchanges

A single database migration error caused Bitcoin’s price to display as zero on screen, instantly triggering the forced liquidation of thousands of leveraged positions. This technical mishap exposed the fragile boundaries of decentralized financial infrastructure.

Blog Team2026-01-20

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Will Gate's Leverage Protection Really Prevent Liquidation? An In-Depth Analysis of Risk Controls and Loss Limits

Will Gate's Leverage Protection Really Prevent Liquidation? An In-Depth Analysis of Risk Controls and Loss Limits

An unexpected market "flash crash" has left most leveraged traders on edge. However, Gates newly launched Leveraged Protection product remains steady in the face of such volatility. Its underlying risk management design is redefining the safety standards for crypto derivatives.

Blog Team2026-01-15

Truebit Token Flash Crash: How a $26 Million Vulnerability Triggered a 99% Market Meltdown

Truebit Token Flash Crash: How a $26 Million Vulnerability Triggered a 99% Market Meltdown

A meticulously orchestrated smart contract attack sent a token plummeting from $0.16 to nearly zero within just a few hours.

Blog Team2026-01-09

Bitcoin Flash Crash Below $90,000: Leverage Liquidations and ETF Outflows Trigger Market Turmoil

Bitcoin Flash Crash Below $90,000: Leverage Liquidations and ETF Outflows Trigger Market Turmoil

Bitcoin’s price has dropped below $90,000, triggering nearly $150 million in long liquidations within just one hour. The breach of this key psychological level once again highlights the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market.

Blog Team2026-01-09

Bitcoin’s Sudden "Flash Crash" Below $25,000: Holiday Liquidity Crisis or a Sign of Market Shift?

Bitcoin’s Sudden "Flash Crash" Below $25,000: Holiday Liquidity Crisis or a Sign of Market Shift?

This article will take an in-depth look at the truth behind this incident, explore the multiple underlying factors, and, using Gate market data, examine Bitcoin’s current market conditions and future outlook.

Blog Team2025-12-31

Bitcoin Faces a Major Sunday Sell-Off: The 5% Flash Crash, Liquidation Wave, and Market Dynamics Explained

Bitcoin Faces a Major Sunday Sell-Off: The 5% Flash Crash, Liquidation Wave, and Market Dynamics Explained

On October 11, during a typically quiet weekend trading session, Bitcoins price suddenly plunged nearly 5% within just three hours. More than 180,000 traders saw their leveraged positions forcibly liquidated, fueling a strong wave of risk aversion across the market.

Blog Team2025-12-25