The October 11th Liquidation Challenge
On October 11th, 2025, the cryptocurrency market witnessed one of the most dramatic liquidation cascades in history. Over $2 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out in a matter of hours. Can you build a strategy that not only survives this chaos, but thrives in it?
The Challenge
We've recreated the exact market conditions of the October 11th liquidation event in our backtesting sandbox. Your mission: design a trading strategy that can navigate through this extreme volatility.
What Happened on 10/11?
The cascade began with a sudden 15% drop in BTC price, triggering a wave of long liquidations. As prices tumbled, automated liquidations created a feedback loop, pushing prices even lower. Within 3 hours, the entire crypto market was in freefall.
"The market showed no mercy. Positions that seemed safe at 10x leverage were completely liquidated. Only the most disciplined risk managers survived." - Anonymous Trader
Challenge Rules
- Start with $10,000 capital
- Trade during the Oct 11th event window (6 hours)
- Any strategy is allowed: long, short, hedging, arbitrage
- Maximum 20x leverage (same as major exchanges)
- Realistic fees and slippage applied
Victory Conditions
We're tracking three leaderboards:
🥇 Highest Return
Who can turn $10,000 into the biggest fortune during the chaos?
🛡️ Best Risk Management
Measured by Sharpe Ratio - the highest risk-adjusted returns.
💪 Survival Rate
Simply making it through without liquidation is an achievement. We'll track the percentage of capital preserved.
How to Participate
- Create a new backtest sandbox
- Select "1011 Liquidation Event" from the preset scenarios
- Design and implement your strategy
- Run the backtest and submit your results
- See your name on the leaderboard (if you survive!)
Tips from Survivors
Manage Your Leverage
High leverage amplifies gains but guarantees liquidation during cascades. Consider using lower leverage or dynamic position sizing based on volatility.
Watch the Funding Rates
Extreme funding rates often signal overleveraged positions. This can be your early warning system—or an opportunity to fade the crowd.
Have an Exit Plan
Hope is not a strategy. Define your stop losses before entering positions, and stick to them even when the market is moving against you.
Ready to Test Your Skills?
The 1011 Liquidation Challenge is live now. Will you be the one who conquers the chaos?
Prove your trading prowess and see if your strategy can survive the chaos.
Note: This is a simulated challenge based on historical market data. All backtests are executed in a safe sandbox environment with no real funds at risk.