Live updates: Bitcoin climbs to $85,000 as short squeezes generate $300 million in liquidations within an hour
On Monday, the cryptocurrency market experienced a dramatic surge that captured the attention of investors, analysts, and casual observers alike. Bitcoin, the world’s leading digital asset, surged past the $85,000 mark, a level that had seemed distant just weeks earlier. This rapid ascent was not an isolated event; it was accompanied by a wave of short‑position liquidations that collectively exce…
Sept. 21, 2026, 8:39 a.m.