Cryptobriefing iconCryptobriefingSep 21, 2026

$918M in shorts liquidated in 24 hours as Bitcoin blasts past $85K

The massive short squeeze highlights the volatility and potential for rapid market shifts, reshaping trader strategies and psychological benchmarks.

$918M in shorts liquidated in 24 hours as Bitcoin blasts past $85K

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