February 2026 saw over $3.2 billion in liquidations in a single day. The "February Crash" was largely driven by cascading liquidations from 50x and 100x leveraged positions.
The Golden Rules for 2026:
1. Reduce Leverage: In a market where $BTC can swing 10% in hours, high leverage is a gamble, not a strategy.
2. Verify Reserves: Only use exchanges (like Binance) that provide transparent Proof of Reserves.
3. DCA is King: Dollar-cost averaging remains the most effective way to build a position during a "risk-off" macro environment.
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