Bitcoin Bulls Roar: $43M in Short Positions Liquidated in 4 Hours
Bitcoin prices made a dazzling leap on Friday, climbing to an intraday peak of $85,294 per coin. Equities also staged a strong comeback after the S&P 500 tumbled 10% from its record high. Bitcoin’s Bounce Back: From $79K...
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