ChainCatcher reports that, according to Coinglass data, if ETH breaks through $3,343, the total liquidation strength of mainstream CEX short positions will reach $1.102 billion. Conversely, if ETH falls below $3,041, the total liquidation strength of mainstream CEX long positions will reach $790 million.
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