Bitcoin Surges to $85,000, Triggering a $648 Million Short Squeeze
Bitcoin’s price vaulted to the $85,000 mark this week, sparking one of the most dramatic short squeezes in the cryptocurrency market’s recent history. The rapid climb forced bearish traders to liquidate roughly $648 million worth of short positions, a figure that underscores the intensity of the market’s current momentum. At the same time, open interest—a metric that captures the total value of o…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.