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Bitcoin short-seller staged a $6 million liquidation

Protos·August 21, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin short-seller staged a $6 million liquidation

An influencer staged a $6 million bitcoin short liquidation during a crypto bull run before being exposed as a pretender. The incident highlights risks of fake trading narratives in the market. Protos reported the story, underscoring how social media figures can manipulate perceptions of market events.

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