Bitcoin’s climb to $70k could trigger $1.6 billion in short liquidations

    https://www.cryptopolitan.com/bitcoins-climb-could-trigger-liquidations/

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    1. tldr; As Bitcoin nears the $70,000 mark, $1.6 billion in short positions could face liquidation. This potential short squeeze occurs when short sellers, who bet on price drops, are forced to buy back Bitcoin at higher prices to avoid losses, driving prices up further. Bitcoin’s open interest has dropped by over $1.2 billion, indicating market volatility. Past instances show significant short liquidations during price surges, highlighting opportunities for traders and long-term holders. Market participants are closely watching for further price increases.

      *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

    2. MinuteStreet172 on

      Yeah? And with so many fools hyping for a pump, how much in liquidations could a BTC trigger at 50? XD

    3. Honestly all of these BTC is going to the moon short trap articles is more implying this is an attempt at a bull trap

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