Bitcoin Surges to $85,000 Amid Short Squeeze, Eliminating $648 Million in Bearish Positions
Bitcoin’s price has vaulted to the $85,000 mark, a milestone driven primarily by a dramatic short‑squeeze that has wiped out roughly $648 million of bearish bets. The rapid climb underscores a broader shift in market dynamics, where traders are not merely stepping aside but are actively piling into the rally, as evidenced by a 7.59 percent increase in open interest, which now stands at an astonis…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.