Bitcoin surges to $85,000, triggering short squeeze that wipes out $648 million of bearish positions
Bitcoin’s price broke through the $85,000 barrier on Tuesday, igniting a dramatic short‑squeeze that erased roughly $648 million of bearish bets in a single session. The rally was not a quiet, incremental climb; it was a rapid, high‑energy move that sent shockwaves through both retail and institutional circles. To understand why this episode matters, it helps to look at the mechanics of a short s…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.