Bitcoin surges to $85,000, triggering a short‑squeeze that wipes out $648 million of bearish positions
Bitcoin’s price has vaulted to a fresh all‑time high of roughly $85,000, a move that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market and forced a massive short‑squeeze. The sudden climb erased an estimated $648 million worth of bearish bets, a clear illustration of how quickly sentiment can flip when momentum gathers. While the price spike itself is headline‑worthy, the underlying market dy…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.