CRYPTO 101

Crypto Rundown: Crypto Crash Breakdown of What Happened with Altcoins, and What is Next?!

Oct 15, 2025
Recent tweets from a former president sparked the largest liquidation event in crypto history, sending ripples through Bitcoin and altcoins. While Bitcoin held its ground, altcoins faced drastic declines, exposing market fragility. The conversation dives into how leverage amplified losses and discussions about institutional buying during the turmoil. The hosts also explore the impact of insider trading and political influences on crypto markets, highlighting potential opportunities for spot traders amid the chaos.
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Tweet Catalyst Triggered Market Fear

  • Trump's tweets were the immediate catalyst that spooked markets and triggered rapid selling pressure across assets.
  • The hosts emphasize the tweets created fear about renewed tariffs and escalated market uncertainty.
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Record $19B Liquidation Shock

  • The liquidation event totaled over $19 billion, larger than FTX, Luna, and COVID crashes combined.
  • Brendan says the scale was head-scratching and much bigger than prior major crypto shocks.
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Binance Echo Chamber Amplified Crash

  • Binance internal pricing and reliance on inward oracles amplified the crash severity on that exchange.
  • That inward-focused echo chamber made Binance prices deviate sharply from other venues.
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