Crypto markets hit a rough patch over the last 24 hours—liquidations totaled $522M across the board. Short positions accounted for the bulk of it at $438M, while long positions saw $84M get wiped. That's a significant swing in trader sentiment. The disparity between short and long liquidations suggests shorts were caught offside when the market moved, which is pretty typical when leverage gets out of hand. Worth monitoring whether this flushing out the weak hands signals a potential rebound or if more volatility's ahead.