- Bitcoin broke the $85,000 threshold, reclaiming its highest valuation since January 2026.
- A heavy short squeeze liquidated roughly $648M in bearish positions, alongside institutional spot demand.
- Crypto traders should watch ETF flows, spot volume, and derivatives data to assess whether the rally can hold.
Bitcoin Broke $85K: Was It Real Demand or a Short Squeeze?
Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $85,000, reaching a 24-hour high of $87,363.76 before pulling back toward $85,500. This powerful breakout marks a significant shift in market structure, fueled by a massive short squeeze that forced bearish…
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Sep 22, 2026 at 9:28 PM UTC · Updated há 3 dias · 1 min de leitura
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Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $85,000, reaching a 24-hour high of $87,363.76 before pulling back toward $85,500. This powerful breakout marks a significant shift in market structure, fueled by a massive short squeeze that forced bearish traders to cover their positions, resulting in over $648 million in short liquidations.
Crypto traders are now assessing whether fresh capital is supporting the rally or whether forced short covering is amplifying the move.
Bitcoin Broke $85K as $648M in Shorts Were Liquidated
On September 21, 2026, Bitcoin peaked at nearly …
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