Bitcoin Pierces $71K in Vertical Climb, Liquidating $154M in Short Positions
On early March 4, 2026, bitcoin surged past $71,000, gaining nearly 8% in a single hour as it decoupled from crashing global equity markets. Broad Rally Across the Digital Asset Landscape In another striking display of d...
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