Bitcoin Surges to $85,000, Triggering a $648 Million Short Squeeze
Bitcoin’s price has vaulted to the $85,000 mark, setting off a massive short‑squeeze that has wiped out roughly $648 million of bearish bets. The dramatic rise comes against a backdrop of swelling open interest, which has climbed 7.59 % to a staggering $156 billion. This surge in open interest, combined with the rapid closure of short positions, signals that traders are not stepping back from the…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.