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Bitcoin Blasts Past $80K and a Fresh Short Squeeze Is On

Decrypt·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Blasts Past $80K and a Fresh Short Squeeze Is On

Bitcoin ripped 5.88% higher in a single session, tearing back toward its 2026 highs. The charts say the move is real, but they also say it's gotten ahead of itself, suggesting a potential short squeeze may be underway as traders who bet against the price face losses.

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