Bitcoin Surges to $85,000, Triggering a $648 Million Short Squeeze
Bitcoin’s price broke through the $85,000 barrier on Tuesday, sparking a dramatic short‑squeeze that wiped out roughly $648 million in bearish positions. The rally was not an isolated spike; it came amid a broader shift in market dynamics that saw open interest climb by 7.59% to an all‑time high of $156 billion. While many traders were forced to liquidate their short bets, a growing number of par…
Sept. 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.