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Despite Bitcoin's price dropping below $67,000 analysts believe the bull run is still ongoing.
Over $800 million in liquidations occurred in the past day with Bitcoin accounting for $283 million.
Analysts attribute the drop to macroeconomic factors and leveraged long positions being "flushed."
This flushing a result of traders forced to sell to cover their positions is becoming more common with the rise of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Despite the sell-off analysts see it as positive for resetting leverage before a potential upward movement.
Institutional investors are also exiting evidenced by a $2 billion reduction in open interest in futures and perpetual contracts.
The market saw $546 million worth of long positions liquidated indicating significant selling pressure.
Analysts note this as leveraged longs having their stops hunted with the wipe-out seen as substantial.
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