深夜，暴涨！超12万人爆仓，发生了什么？

Core Viewpoint - The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant surge, with Bitcoin reaching a peak of $122,370 and Ethereum hitting $4,350, marking the highest levels since December 2021. This surge has led to over 120,000 liquidations globally in the past 24 hours, driven by institutional inflows and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [2][5][10]. Market Performance - On August 11, major U.S. stock indices showed slight fluctuations, with the Dow Jones down 0.2%, the Nasdaq up 0.18%, and the S&P 500 slightly up by 0.06%. The lithium mining sector saw significant gains, with Sigma Lithium rising over 16% and Lithium Americas up over 8% [4]. - Cryptocurrency-related stocks in the U.S. surged, with BitMine Immersion soaring over 31%, SharpLink Gaming up over 16%, and Coinbase increasing by over 7% [4]. Liquidation Data - Recent data from CoinGlass indicates that in the last 24 hours, there were 120,873 liquidations globally, amounting to a total of $426 million (approximately 3.1 billion RMB) [5][6]. Institutional Interest - There has been a notable increase in institutional interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum, with over $6.7 billion in net inflows into Ethereum spot ETFs this year. Companies focusing on accumulating cryptocurrencies have also contributed to the price increases of Bitcoin and Ethereum [10]. - The total value of Bitcoin reserves held by publicly traded digital asset financial companies is approximately $113 billion, while Ethereum-focused investment tools hold around $13 billion [10]. Market Sentiment - Analysts suggest that the current bullish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market is driven by a shift in funds from Bitcoin to Ethereum, supported by strong inflows into spot ETFs and increasing corporate adoption of cryptocurrencies [10]. - The options market reflects a bullish sentiment, with a put-call ratio for Ethereum at 0.39, indicating a strong preference for call options [10]. Notable Investments - High-profile investments include Harvard Management Company’s significant investment in Bitcoin ETFs, acquiring 1.9 million shares valued at $116.7 million. This reflects a broader trend of viewing cryptocurrencies as a store of value amid global monetary expansion [11].