Crypto leverage surges 27% to $53.1 billion, hitting highest level since early 2022
August 18, 2025 · 3:22 AM
Crypto leverage has surged by 27% to reach $53.1 billion, the highest level since early 2022. This increase follows a recent dip in Bitcoin, which led to a significant $1 billion liquidation of long positions. The rise in leverage is raising concerns about stress points in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and key dollar markets, reminiscent of the speculative behavior seen during previous bull markets.
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