Bitcoin hits $85,000 as short squeeze forces out $648 million of bearish bets
Bitcoin reached $85,000 to mark an eight-month high, sparking a wave of short liquidations and debate over whether the crypto winter has ended.
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Bitcoin reached $85,000 to mark an eight-month high, sparking a wave of short liquidations and debate over whether the crypto winter has ended.
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