Coinbase Holds, Binance Sells: Bitcoin’s $60K Stress Test

Published at 2026-02-16 23:15:26

On Feb 16, 2026, Bitcoin's sharp drop toward $60,000 wiped out billions in market value and forced a cascade of liquidations among leveraged traders. The move acted as a violent stress test across trading venues: Coinbase's order books showed steadier bids and passive liquidity, while Binance displayed aggressive selling and thinner depth. That behavioral split amplified intraday volatility and changed how quickly prices moved between exchanges.

For traders, institutions and regulators the event matters because execution risk and price discovery are increasingly venue-dependent. If these episodes recur, they could alter routing strategies, shift market share among exchanges, and raise fresh questions about liquidity concentration and operational resilience in the crypto ecosystem.

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