Bitcoin Tops $81,000 After Midterm Dip, Squeezing Short Sellers
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Bitcoin fell to roughly $75,600 as midterm election results came in before rebounding above $81,000 on Wednesday, triggering the liquidation of hundreds of millions of dollars in short positions. The sharp reversal squeezed bearish traders who had bet on further declines during the vote count. The move underscores how macro-political events are driving crypto volatility and punishing leveraged positioning. Traders will watch whether bitcoin holds above the $80,000 level and whether the short squeeze fuels further upside momentum.
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