Bitcoin rally wipes out $2.7B in short positions in 24 hours
Reported by Seeking Alpha · seekingalpha.com · August 20, 2026
Bitcoin nears $70K, triggering a record $2.7B short squeeze and $3B crypto liquidations.
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