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■ The Wire · MARKETdecrypt · 2026-08-21

Bitcoin Climbs Higher as $1.2 Billion in Shorts Liquidated

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Bitcoin surged 7.9% in a day to around $77,000. The rally triggered a short squeeze that wiped out roughly $1.21 billion in bearish bets. The move came amid a wave of favorable news from Washington.

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