Bitcoin surges to $85,000, sparking a short squeeze that eliminates $648 million in bearish bets
Bitcoin’s price vaulted to the $85,000 mark on Tuesday, igniting a dramatic short‑squeeze that forced bearish traders to liquidate roughly $648 million worth of short positions. The rapid ascent was not an isolated spike; it unfolded against a backdrop of rising open interest, which climbed 7.59% to a staggering $156 billion. This combination of a soaring spot price and expanding derivative expos…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.