Bitcoin Surges to $85,000 Amid Short Squeeze That Erases $648 Million of Bearish Positions
Bitcoin’s price broke through the $85,000 barrier on Monday, delivering a dramatic rally that has captured the attention of traders, investors, and analysts worldwide. The surge was not a gradual climb but a rapid, force‑driven move triggered by a massive short‑squeeze that wiped out roughly $648 million worth of bearish bets. In the process, the cryptocurrency’s open interest—a metric that track…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.