Bitcoin surges to $85,000, triggering a short‑squeeze that wipes out $648 million of bearish positions
Bitcoin’s price broke through the $85,000 barrier on Tuesday, sparking a dramatic short‑squeeze that erased roughly $648 million in bearish bets. The rally was not a fleeting flash‑crash; it was underpinned by a noticeable rise in open interest, which climbed 7.59% to a staggering $156 billion. This increase in open interest, combined with the rapid unwinding of short positions, signals that many…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.