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StableSnapshot Window: 2026-08-22 07:50 UTC · ← Back to Crypto Overview
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A trader just lost $24 million shorting Ethereum in just 12 seconds. A 50,000 ETH short position was liquidated across five trades as ETH surged $43. The wallet had previously made around $49 million betting against the market. Now? Just $35.61 remains. Crypto markets don’t
AI visual note: The image is a chart titled "Twelve seconds, five forced sales, and a price that climbed with every one," illustrating the rapid liquidation of a 50,000 ETH short position on August 20, 2026, which resulted in a $24 million loss across five forced sales in just 12 seconds (from 04:51:03 to 04:51:15). The visualization shows ETH prices rising from approximately $2,190 to $2,240 alongside the volume of ETH sold at each interval, visually reinforcing the post's narrative of a devastating short squeeze.