Cryptocurrencies are falling again, and this decline is eating into our portfolios as we see an increase in cryptocurrency liquidations and an increase in debate about Michael Burry and his Bitcoin comments. As cryptocurrencies fall and liquidations climb across major assets, we question why Bitcoin is falling even as traditional markets rise.
Adding to the discussion is how often Michael Burry casts doubt on Bitcoin during periods of volatility spikes, especially when the cryptocurrency falls without any immediate negative catalysts. As the cryptocurrency market absorbs the latest wave of liquidations, the mood has shifted from surprise to concern.
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The strangest part of today’s liquidation is the asset paradox: The Nasdaq is up, silver is up, the S&P 500 is in the green, but cryptocurrencies are down. Bitcoin fell 3% on the day.
All of the above added to the rush for liquidation, creating a ripple effect that reminded many of the early crypto shakeouts. Currently, Bitcoin is briefly falling towards the $89,000 area, away from the October highs and adding to the pressure just as we hope for stability.
Bullish PCE data sparked a sharp rally in BTC and ETH earlier in the day, but the momentum quickly faded. Within 30 minutes, nearly $100 million in long positions were wiped out in new cryptocurrency liquidations. The total for this issue alone has now climbed to over $414 million.
(Source – Liquidation Data, Coinglass)
The scale becomes clearer when looking back at the October 10 flash crash, which saw a staggering $19 billion liquidated that day as Bitcoin plummeted from $126,000 to $110,000. Waves of subsequent selling have cleared over $637 million in additional positions since the catastrophic event. Cryptocurrency decline feels like an understatement.
However, despite the turbulence, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization is still hovering near $3.1 trillion, rebounding from the critical low of $2.9 trillion. While cryptocurrency liquidations can prolong volatility and erode confidence, these levels often mark turning points.
(Source – Total Cryptocurrency Market Cap, TradingView)
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In his first interview in more than a decade, Michael Burry’s criticism was fierce. Burry likened Bitcoin to tulip bulbs, claiming it was worthless and vulnerable to crime.
He compared Bitcoin to gold, which he has viewed as a stable store of value since 2005. His bearish stance is changing the mood at a time when cryptocurrencies are falling and market sentiment is already fragile.
Michael Burry predicts a bigger crash than just Bitcoin, even worse than the dot-com bust, citing overvaluation and rising consumer debt. His short positions in Nvidia, Tesla and Palantir, as well as the write-off of his fund, have fueled debate over whether the market has become too optimistic. But critics argue the companies remain profitable.
Samuel Benner’s 1875 bicycle chart dilutes this pessimism. It marks 2023 as a difficult year and a good time to accumulate risk assets, including cryptocurrencies (if available in his time), with the market expected to peak in 2026. Even now, as the cryptocurrency tumbles, this pattern shows opportunity, if it were to collapse, which is still a year away.
Benner 1875 Cycle Diagram
So as the market waits, cryptocurrency prices fall and liquidations continue, but experienced cycle traders insist that recovery often begins where fear peaks and where traders least expect it.
This Saturday, enjoy the weekend, touch the grass and decorate the Christmas tree because Santa Claus is coming to town.
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