Bitcoin Skyrockets Past $61K—Over $23M in Shorts Wiped Out
On Tuesday, bitcoin’s price climbed to $61,600 after dipping below the $60,000 mark over the weekend. The leading cryptocurrency recorded a 2.9% increase against the U.S. dollar, boosting its seven-day gains to 6.9%. Cry...
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