{"id":29431,"date":"2025-10-14T05:34:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T05:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/?p=29431"},"modified":"2025-10-14T05:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T05:34:27","slug":"19-billion-crypto-crash-in-24-hours-the-biggest-wipe-out-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/featured\/19-billion-crypto-crash-in-24-hours-the-biggest-wipe-out-in-history\/","title":{"rendered":"$19 Billion Crypto Crash in 24 Hours: The Biggest Wipe-Out in History!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Blog-cover-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Blog-cover-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Blog-cover-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Blog-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Blog-cover-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Blog-cover-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Blog-cover-350x175.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Blog-cover-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Blog-cover.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cryptocurrency market witnessed one of its most chaotic and devastating days in history, with over $19 billion in leveraged positions wiped out within just 24 hours. The drop followed US President Donald Trump\u2019s announcement to impose a 100% tariff on all imports from China. Trump\u2019s tweet, posted hours earlier, sparked fears of a new trade war between the countries, which had previously disrupted the market as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This record-breaking event, triggered by geopolitical tensions, extreme leverage, and panic selling, sent shockwaves through traders, exchanges, and global markets alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bitcoin\u2019s Record-Breaking Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-record-breaking-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-record-breaking-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-record-breaking-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-record-breaking-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-record-breaking-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-record-breaking-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-record-breaking-350x175.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-record-breaking-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-record-breaking.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The week started on a euphoric note. Bitcoin soared to a record high of $126,500, supported by strong inflows into newly launched Bitcoin ETFs totaling over $5 billion between Tuesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Market sentiment turned to \u201cExtreme Greed\u201d by Friday morning as investors expected another leg higher. But, as history often reminds us, euphoria can be the calm before the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Trigger Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-trigger-event-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-trigger-event-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-trigger-event-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-trigger-event-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-trigger-event-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-trigger-event-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-trigger-event-350x175.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-trigger-event-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-trigger-event.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything changed within hours. At 10 AM, former U.S. President Donald Trump made a statement declaring that <em>\u201cChina is becoming hostile. <\/em>By 3 PM, the U.S. government announced 100% tariffs on Chinese tech goods, bringing the total effective tariffs to nearly 130% on Chinese exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sudden policy escalation acted as the spark in an already overheated market. Traders and institutions scrambled to react, and what followed was a massive liquidation domino effect across global exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Flash Crash: Bitcoin to $109K in Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/XRP-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/XRP-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/XRP-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/XRP-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/XRP-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/XRP-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/XRP-350x175.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/XRP-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/XRP.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bitcoin plunged from $121,000 to $109,000 within 60 minutes of the announcement.<br>Altcoins followed with devastating losses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ethereum:<\/strong> \u221216%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solana:<\/strong> \u221220%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XRP:<\/strong> \u221225%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dogecoin:<\/strong> \u221250%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SOL-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SOL-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SOL-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SOL-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SOL-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SOL-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SOL-350x175.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SOL-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SOL.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Dogecoin-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Dogecoin-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Dogecoin-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Dogecoin-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Dogecoin-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Dogecoin-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Dogecoin-350x175.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Dogecoin-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Dogecoin.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the S&amp;P 500 logged its worst single-day performance since April, illustrating the deep interconnection between crypto and traditional markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Scale of Destruction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-Scale-Destruction-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-Scale-Destruction-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-Scale-Destruction-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-Scale-Destruction-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-Scale-Destruction-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-Scale-Destruction-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-Scale-Destruction-350x175.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-Scale-Destruction-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/The-Scale-Destruction.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In just one day, the market saw $19.1 billion in leveraged positions liquidated , the largest wipe-out in crypto history.<br>For context:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>COVID Crash (2020): $1.2 billion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FTX Collapse (2022): $1.6 billion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event was nearly 20\u00d7 larger than the COVID-era liquidation, underscoring how extreme leverage and herd behavior can magnify market movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Traders in Distress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The human impact was staggering. Over 155,000 traders were wiped out, with $7 billion in long positions liquidated within the first hour alone. At one point, nearly $250 million was erased every 10 minutes, triggering margin calls and cascading sell orders that deepened the crash further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Bigger Picture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the market reaction was swift, the underlying cause runs deeper. It\u2019s part of a larger geopolitical struggle for technological dominance. The U.S. tariffs directly targeted China\u2019s tech exports, including semiconductors, rare-earth materials, and EV components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>In retaliation, China imposed restrictions on rare-earth exports, further fueling panic and uncertainty across both traditional and crypto markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Insider-Trade Rumor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding to the drama, reports surfaced that an unknown trader had opened a new account 30 minutes before the tariff news, placing an enormous short position on Bitcoin. That trade allegedly earned $88 million in profit within hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While no official confirmation exists, the timing raised eyebrows and ignited speculation about possible insider knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lessons from the $19B Meltdown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crash serves as a stark reminder that crypto\u2019s greatest strength, \u201c24\/7 trading and freedom, \u201c can also be its biggest risk when combined with extreme leverage and unpredictable macro events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was not a fundamental collapse but a technical correction magnified by leverage, speed, and sentiment. Bitcoin has since stabilized near $111,000, and analysts believe that long-term prospects remain strong once geopolitical dust settles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Takeaway for Traders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extreme volatility is part of the crypto landscape, but risk management is your only real edge.<br>Diversify your portfolio, use protective stops, and avoid excessive leverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VT Markets emphasizes transparent trading, robust education, and responsible strategies to help traders navigate uncertain times with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/VT-Promotion-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/VT-Promotion-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/VT-Promotion-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/VT-Promotion-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/VT-Promotion-500x262.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/VT-Promotion-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/VT-Promotion-350x183.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/VT-Promotion-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/VT-Promotion.jpg 1324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trade Responsibly. 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