One year after 10/10 flash crash, bitcoin and ether liquidity have rebuilt, but altcoins still face risks

Reported by CoinDesk · Published 10 Oct 2026, 8:00 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Bitcoin and ether order books are deeper than before the crash, while altcoin liquidity keeps eroding and spot trading remains well below its October 2025 peak.

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One year after 10/10 flash crash, bitcoin and ether liquidity have rebuilt, but altcoins still face risks

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