Bitcoin Surges to $85,000 Amid Massive Short Squeeze, Eradicating $648 Million in Bearish Positions
Bitcoin’s price has vaulted to a fresh all‑time high of roughly $85,000, a level that many analysts had thought was still several months away. The dramatic climb was not driven solely by ordinary buying pressure; instead, a colossal short‑squeeze played the starring role, wiping out an estimated $648 million worth of bearish bets in a single, rapid swing. The dynamics behind this surge illuminate…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.