Crypto's Weekend Wipeout Exposes a Glaring Flaw in Wall Street's Bitcoin ETFs - TechStory

Crypto's Weekend Wipeout Exposes a Glaring Flaw in Wall Street's Bitcoin ETFs

The price of Bitcoin fell by more than $12,000, from near $123,000 to below $107,000 in minutes, causing shockwaves in the entire ecosystem.

This led to a significant decline in other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana, resulting in one of the largest liquidation events in history.

The event triggered a “cascade” of forced selling.

The incident highlights the inherent risks in the fast-evolving market and an integral design flaw in the new Wall Street-endorsed vehicles for investing.

Author's summary: Crypto market volatility exposes flaw in Bitcoin ETFs.

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TechStory TechStory — 2025-10-12