
What Is Liquidation in Crypto? Beginner Guide (2026)
Learn what liquidation means in crypto, why leveraged positions get liquidated, and how margin, leverage, and volatility combine to force traders out.

Crypto Markets Writer
Tony Rabbit is a crypto markets writer at DEXTools News covering decentralized finance, on-chain trends, and trading narratives. He turns DEXTools live on-chain data into clear, actionable explanations for everyday readers, with a focus on new token launches, memecoins, liquidity, token safety, and how DEX market structure actually behaves. His reporting leans on primary sources and verifiable on-chain evidence over hype.
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