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In the past 24 hours, total crypto liquidations reached $408 million, with short positions accounting for a dominant $316 million versus $92 million in longs, according to Coinglass data. Bitcoin liquidations totaled roughly $171 million, while Ethereum saw about $123 million wiped out, showing the heightened volatility as traders betting against the market were aggressively squeezed during sudden price rebounds.
ETH Liquidation Clusters Signal Key Breakpoints at $1,953 and $2,155
Derivatives data from Coinglass shows Ethereum faces a major liquidation trigger if price falls below $1,953, potentially unleashing nearly $992 million in long liquidations across major centralized exchanges. Conversely, a breakout above $2,155 could force roughly $599 million in short liquidations, highlighting a tightly coiled market structure where either direction could spark cascading liquidations.
Crypto Fear & Greed Index Stuck in Extreme Fear Zone
Market sentiment remains deeply bearish, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index sitting at 10, firmly in “extreme fear” territory, according to CoinMarketCap. The 7-day and 30-day averages at 8 and 11 respectively indicate sustained risk aversion among investors despite intermittent price recoveries, suggesting cautious positioning across both spot and derivatives markets.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record Strong Net Inflows
Institutional demand showed resilience on February 26, as spot Bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows of $506.6 million while Ethereum ETFs attracted $157.2 million, based on Farside Investors data reported by Mars Finance. The inflows signal continued appetite from traditional investors even as broader market sentiment remains fragile and volatility elevated.
𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗧𝗙 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 (𝗨𝗦$ 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻) – 2026-02-25
TOTAL NET FLOW: 506.6
IBIT: 297.4
FBTC: 30.1
BITB: 39.4
ARKB: 2.3
BTCO: 0
EZBC: 0
BRRR: 0
HODL: 15.6
BTCW: 0
GBTC: 102.5
BTC: 19.3For all the data & disclaimers visit:https://t.co/Wg6Qpn0Pqw
— Farside Investors (@FarsideUK) February 26, 2026
Vitalik Buterin Continues ETH Sales, Surpassing Planned Disposal
On-chain tracking by Lookonchain indicates Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sold a cumulative 17,196 ETH worth approximately $34.96 million, exceeding his earlier disclosed plan to offload 16,384 ETH. The continued sales are being closely monitored by traders as a potential overhang on short-term ETH price action.
Jane Street Deletes All Tweets After Terra Lawsuit Shock
The official X account of Jane Street has wiped all tweets following the high-profile lawsuit filed by the Terraform bankruptcy administrator alleging insider trading linked to the Terra collapse. The sudden social media purge has fueled speculation within the crypto community about reputational risk and potential regulatory scrutiny facing the trading giant.
After @1914ad dropped this nuclear today (give it a read), @JaneStreetGroup appears to have deleted every tweet on their account.
If facts indeed are proven true at some point in the future, $BTC prices basically manipulated and manufactured largest dumps during the last 4… https://t.co/TC17S1juhJ pic.twitter.com/SkVZ634ssM
— Collin (@TheValueThinker) February 25, 2026
IoTeX Announces Full Compensation Plan for Hack Victims
IoTeX unveiled a recovery framework promising 100% reimbursement for affected users, with immediate full payouts for losses under $10,000 covering over 90% of impacted wallets. Users with larger losses will receive staged repayments plus a 10% bonus in staked IOTX for 12 months, with the claims portal scheduled to launch on February 27.
