The Biggest Liquidation Event in Crypto-Did it Reverse the Oct.10 Impact?
On August 19, 2026, crypto markets saw the largest short liquidation event on record. Roughly $2.7 to $3 billion in positions were wiped out, with about 92% from shorts.
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On August 19, 2026, crypto markets saw the largest short liquidation event on record. Roughly $2.7 to $3 billion in positions were wiped out, with about 92% from shorts.
Jane Street, a top quant trading firm, posted record $39.6B revenue in 2025 and over $40B YTD 2026, ranking among Wall Street’s most profitable. In July 2026, it suffered a rare ~$15B loss—its first down month in a decade and worst ever—despite still strong overall results.