Bitcoin surges to $85,000, triggering a short squeeze that wipes out $648 million in bearish positions
Bitcoin’s price has vaulted to the $85,000 mark, a level that not only set a fresh all‑time high but also ignited a dramatic short‑squeeze that erased roughly $648 million worth of bearish bets. The rapid climb was accompanied by a notable increase in open interest, which jumped 7.59% to a staggering $156 billion. This surge in open interest, combined with the mass liquidation of short positions,…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.