Bitcoin may surge to $90,000 as short positions get squeezed, though traders caution rising leverage
Bitcoin’s recent price action has captured the attention of both retail enthusiasts and institutional investors, as the leading cryptocurrency vaulted past the $86,000 mark, edging ever closer to the psychologically significant $90,000 threshold. This upward thrust is not merely the result of organic demand; a confluence of market mechanics—most notably a short squeeze—has amplified the rally, wh…
Sept. 21, 2026, 8:39 p.m.