Bitcoin Surges to $85,000, Triggering a $648 Million Short Squeeze
Bitcoin’s price has broken through the $85,000 barrier, igniting a massive short‑squeeze that has forced bearish traders to abandon roughly $648 million worth of positions. The rally comes amid a notable increase in market activity, with open interest climbing 7.59% to an estimated $156 billion. This surge in open interest, coupled with the rapid unwinding of short bets, suggests that investors a…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.