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Bitcoin Jumps Above $81,000 as Crypto Liquidations Hit $300M in Four Hours
CoinGape·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin surged past $81,000 on Friday, extending a three-day recovery from $78,000 and $80,000 despite negative macro and regulatory news. The rally triggered $300 million in leveraged crypto liquidations over four hours as traders on the wrong side were forced out. BTC's momentum continued amid turbulent conditions.
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