Bitcoin & Ethereum Rallies Cause $1 Billion Liquidations, Signaling Market Volatility Risks

Major cryptocurrency rallies in May 2025 caused a significant surge in liquidations worth over $1 billion, impacting short sellers particularly hard. The volatility witnessed saw both Bitcoin and Ethereum experience notable price increases, prompting substantial trading activity across exchanges like Binance. On-chain analytics firm Santiment noted these unexpected rebounds occurred amidst bearish market sentiment, indicating potential for sharp reversals.