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Bitcoin surges past $85,000 amid short squeeze and ETF inflows

Bitcoin has surged past $85,000, reaching its highest price level since January 2026. This rally was significantly accelerated by a massive short squeeze, which forced the liquidation of hundreds of millions of dollars in bearish positions.

Key drivers of the price increase include a resurgence in institutional demand, evidenced by significant net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs. For instance, recent data showed approximately $593 million in net inflows over a two-day period. Additionally, the company Strategy expanded its holdings by purchasing 950 BTC for roughly $75.7 million.

Macroeconomic factors also played a role, including declining US Treasury yields and falling oil prices, which improved the overall risk appetite in global markets. Despite regulatory hurdles, such as the US Senate's rejection of the Clarity Act, the SEC's moves toward regulating tokenized stocks have provided some market support. Analysts note that while the momentum is strong, high volatility and rising leverage remain risks to watch.

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Bitcoin · Bitcoin · BlackRock · CFTC · Coinglass · Federal Reserve · MicroStrategy · Peter Brandt · SEC · Strategy · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · US Senate

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