Crypto Liquidation Wave
mixed 29 October 2026On 29 October 2026, "Crypto Liquidation Wave" was one of 5 themes driving markets, marked active, naming BNB, APT, OP, DOT. Of those, NEAR Protocol moved most that day, −14.45% close to close.
Major cryptocurrencies are being aggressively liquidated across the board, with most assets pinned at their daily lows. New York session traders are driving the bulk of the selling, signaling a complete lack of buyer interest.
Archived at the close on 29 October 2026.
The markets it named, that day and since
Close to close, from Kinzan's daily record
| Market | That day | Since |
|---|---|---|
| BNB BNB | −8.04% | −0.34% |
| Aptos APT | −11.88% | −2.62% |
| Optimism OP | −10.59% | +0.93% |
| Polkadot DOT | −9.97% | −1.52% |
| NEAR Protocol NEAR | −14.45% | −8.41% |
| Filecoin FIL | −9.55% | −4.87% |
| Uniswap UNI | −10.42% | +11.37% |
| Algorand ALGO | −10.48% | +2.54% |
| VeChain VET | −10.09% | −8.10% |
| Hedera HBAR | −7.88% | −2.81% |
| Internet Computer ICP | −9.01% | +0.86% |
| Dogecoin DOGE | −5.65% | −4.96% |
Markets are struggling with a persistent risk-off sentiment, driven by a broad sell-off in crypto and tech, while idiosyncratic winners like Altria and Crocs provide isolated pockets of strength.
95 of the 231 instruments on the board closed the 24 hours higher and 127 lower; the risk dial read 40 of 100 (mixed).
Other themes that day
- Tech Sector BreakdownAccelerating
- Idiosyncratic Stock WinnersEmerging
- New York Session DominanceElevated
- Biotech Volatility SpikesShifting
The same theme on other days
5 days on record
- 5 November 2026 Crypto assets are being dumped across the board, with many pinned at their daily lows.
- 12 October 2026 A broad-based sell-off is hitting crypto assets, with heavy selling concentrated in the New York session.
- 8 October 2026 Crypto assets are facing a coordinated sell-off, with the New York session acting as the primary catalyst for the decline.
- 6 October 2026 Crypto assets are facing a coordinated sell-off, with New York session traders aggressively liquidating positions.