ChainCatcher reports that, according to Coinglass data, if BTC breaks above $71,225, the total liquidation strength of short positions on major CEXs will reach $1.015 billion. Conversely, if BTC drops below $64,673, the total liquidation strength of long positions on major CEXs will reach $970 million.
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