Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Eyes $110k Surge—Is $1.51B at Risk of Liquidation or Does This Reflect Growing Institutional Trust?

Bitcoin's climb toward the $120,000 mark has once again sparked worries about the risk of large-scale short liquidations. Experts caution that if Bitcoin moves past $110,000, centralized exchanges could see as much as $1.51 billion in short positions erased. This estimate is based on recent price swings and liquidity shifts as

recovers from a historic $19.35 billion liquidation wave that occurred at the end of October, according to .

The latest price movements have brought renewed focus to critical resistance points. Analyst CrypNuevo, who maintained a perfect record in 13 trades before the October downturn, pointed out that Bitcoin could set its sights on $121,000—a level shaped by liquidity pools during the October volatility, as highlighted by Yahoo Finance. Still, the journey to that target is unclear, as the market must first overcome the "CME gap" near $115,000. Traders are monitoring for a decisive move above this area, which could indicate continued bullish strength, Yahoo Finance adds.

At the same time, Bitcoin ETFs have emerged as a measure of institutional sentiment. Data from CoinShares reveals that Bitcoin ETFs attracted $931 million in net inflows over the last week, with iShares and Fidelity leading the way, according to

. The total value of crypto assets managed now stands at $229.65 billion, supported by easing U.S. inflation and renewed expectations of rate cuts. In contrast, ETFs experienced their first weekly outflows in five weeks, with $168.7 million withdrawn, as reported by . This split highlights Bitcoin's dominance in attracting capital, as investors favor more liquid and lower-fee products, GuruFocus observes.

The threat of liquidation is tied to the persistence of short positions. Should Bitcoin exceed $110,000, it could set off a wave of forced liquidations on centralized exchanges, given the heavy concentration of shorts at that level. This scenario matches previous patterns, where sharp price surges have triggered swift margin calls. For reference, Bitcoin's drop to $104,000 in October led to widespread panic, according to

. Analysts such as Ali Martinez warn that selling pressure could mount if Bitcoin's TD Sequential indicator flashes a sell signal, as mentioned in .

Security risks continue to cast a shadow over market optimism. WhiteBit's 2025 report found that social engineering scams made up 40.8% of crypto security breaches, with phishing and impersonation schemes costing users billions, according to

. Meanwhile, Australia's AUSTRAC imposed a $37,000 fine on Cryptolink for enabling money laundering via crypto ATMs, underscoring regulatory attention to illegal activities, reports .

Ethereum's challenges stand in stark contrast to Bitcoin's momentum. Even after surpassing the $4,200 resistance, ETH ETFs are seeing outflows, with BlackRock's ETHA and Grayscale's ETHE losing $550 million in October, according to TradingView. This trend highlights Ethereum's struggle to compete with Bitcoin's appeal among institutional investors.

As Bitcoin approaches $115,000, attention is turning to whether it can maintain its upward drive without prompting a pullback. With $400 million in fresh Bitcoin staking and corporate acquisitions by companies like

and American Corporation, Yahoo Finance suggests the narrative of Bitcoin as a store of value is gaining ground. Still, the looming risk of $1.51 billion in possible liquidations is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of short-term bets in a market still feeling the aftershocks of October's volatility.