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Bitcoin price breaks past $68K as $1B short squeeze hits

Crypto.News Published 19.08.2026 20:29

Bitcoin price surged past $68,000 late Wednesday as a break above crowded liquidation levels forced short sellers to buy back positions, turning a gradual recovery into a one-minute price spike…

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