$150 Million in Crypto Shorts Liquidated in 60 Minutes as Bitcoin Clears $80,000
Over $150 million in crypto short positions were wiped out in a single hour on May 4, 2026, as bitcoin’s breach of $80,000 triggered one of the sharpest short squeezes seen in recent months. Key Takeaways: $150 million i...
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