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■ The Wire · MARKETcryptoslate · 2026-08-21

Bitcoin is closing in on $80,000 and already destroyed a record $4 billion in short bets

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Bitcoin is approaching the $80,000 price level. The rally has already wiped out a record $4 billion in short bets, according to CryptoSlate.

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