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■ The Wire · MARKETdecrypt · 2026-08-20

Bitcoin Hits Highest Price Since June as $3 Billion in Shorts Liquidated

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Bitcoin rose above $72,000 on Thursday, reaching its highest price since June. The two-day rally triggered a record $3 billion in short liquidations. The move marks the first real challenge to a bearish chart pattern that has held since November.

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