Topic: #leverage
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Proposed CFTC rules would limit crypto leverage to federally registered exchanges
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said only federally regulated crypto exchanges would be allowed to offer leveraged products under proposed rules Regulation CTX and Regulation CAM, Crypto Briefing reported. Neither rule has been adopted yet.
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Crypto market erases $110 billion in 20 minutes, exposing leverage risks
The crypto market swung $610 billion in rapid succession—a $500 billion surge followed by a $110 billion drawdown—liquidating roughly $19 to $20 billion in derivatives positions and highlighting how tightly correlated digital assets have become with traditional risk markets.
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$111M Crypto Shorts Liquidated as CPI Surprise Sparks Rally
Approximately $111 million in short positions were liquidated within 60 minutes after the July 14 US inflation report showed headline CPI at 3.5%, below expectations, sending Bitcoin past $64,000 and triggering a broader market squeeze.
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XRP Washout Clears Leverage; ETF Demand Must Sustain Rally
XRP fell to $1.02 in late June, triggering liquidations and shrinking futures activity. The washout reduced forced-selling risk, but spot volume and ETF creations must carry the next move. XRP now trades near $1.08, up 2.7% over seven days.
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Bank of Korea warns leveraged ETFs on Samsung, SK Hynix destabilize markets
The Bank of Korea issued a formal warning over 2x leveraged ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, citing systemic risks as assets surged from $3 billion to $9.1 billion in three months and retail losses mounted.
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Taiwan margin debt hits NT$600B record, echoing dot-com bubble risks
Taiwan's retail margin debt surged to NT$600 billion as of June 2026, surpassing the dot-com bubble peak and signaling potential market instability as leverage levels reach historic highs amid AI-driven gains.