Crypto Market Sees $261M in Liquidations After PPI-Driven Sell-Off on August 14
– On August 14, 2025, crypto markets saw $261M in leveraged position liquidations, driven by U.S. PPI data-triggered sell-offs.
– Bitcoin and Ethereum faced $29M and $115M in liquidations as algorithmic trading amplified downward price momentum.
– Rising Ethereum validator exit queues (897,599 ETH) and stETH collateral discounts highlighted systemic liquidity risks in leveraged trading.
– Experts warned of cascading liquidation feedback loops, emphasizing the need for robust risk management in volatile crypto markets.
