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Futures Traders Wiped Out

Definition

Futures traders wiped out describes a situation where participants in cryptocurrency futures markets experience substantial or total loss of their capital. This often occurs during periods of extreme market volatility, where rapid price movements trigger liquidations of highly leveraged positions. Traders using significant borrowed funds can have their collateral automatically sold to cover losses when prices move unfavorably, leading to swift and complete account depletion. Such events highlight the heightened risks associated with leveraged trading in volatile markets.