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Bitcoin sees record flash crash, ₹10.33 lakh crore erased in 6 minutes

short by Ashley Paul / on Saturday, 22 August, 2026
Bitcoin prices fell in a flash as they went from $78,510.79 to $77,018.37, falling by nearly $1,500 (₹1.42 lakh) in just 15 minutes. This is the biggest flash crash in cryptocurrencies since October 2025, as it coincided with $500 million in longs being liquidated in 30 minutes, Bull Theory reported. The crash erased ₹10.33 lakh crore in just six minutes.