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Bitfinex reports massive surge in ETH short positions as bearish bets pile up

Crypto Briefing·September 27, 2026·1 min read
Bitfinex reports massive surge in ETH short positions as bearish bets pile up

Bitfinex reported a massive surge in ETH short positions, which could heighten market volatility and potentially trigger a significant short squeeze. The buildup of bearish bets on the exchange signals growing trader pessimism, but the risk of a squeeze means prices could spike sharply if the market moves against these positions.

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