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Bitcoin’s $70K Rip Vaporizes $1.9B as Shorts Get Steamrolled

Bitcoin.com Published 19.08.2026 18:45

Bitcoin’s sudden price surge on Wednesday caused over $1.9 billion in total market liquidations within 24 hours, heavily liquidating $1.74 billion in short positions. Bitcoin Rally and Consolidation After falling…

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