Bitcoin surges to $85,000, triggering a $648 million short‑squeeze liquidation
Bitcoin’s price vaulted to the $85,000 mark this week, sparking a massive short‑squeeze that erased roughly $648 million in bearish bets. The surge was not a quiet, incremental climb; it was a rapid, high‑velocity move that caught many short sellers off‑guard and forced them to cover their positions at a steep loss. The dynamics behind this rally illustrate how market psychology, leverage, and th…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.