Bitcoin surges to $85,000, triggering short squeeze that wipes out $648 million in bearish positions
The cryptocurrency market witnessed a dramatic episode this week as Bitcoin’s price vaulted past the $85,000 mark, a level that had seemed distant just months ago. The surge was not a gentle climb but a rapid, forceful rally that caught many market participants off guard. At the heart of this price explosion was a classic short‑squeeze scenario: a massive wave of bearish bets, collectively amount…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.