Bitcoin Surges to $85,000 Amid Short Squeeze, Eradicating $648 Million in Bearish Positions
Bitcoin’s price action has taken a dramatic turn, catapulting the world’s leading cryptocurrency to the $85,000 milestone. The surge was not a gradual climb but the result of a powerful short‑squeeze that forced traders holding bearish bets to liquidate roughly $648 million worth of positions. This event has reshaped market dynamics, amplified open interest, and sparked a fresh wave of optimism a…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.