Bitcoin is back above $85,000 — reaching a level not seen since late January — and the move has caught plenty of traders on the wrong side of the market.
The biggest driver has been a powerful short squeeze. Around $648 million in short positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, including more than $260 million in just one hour. As shorts were forced to close, the buying pressure accelerated BTC’s move higher.
Bitcoin is now up more than 5% on the day and has reclaimed its 50-week EMA, a level many traders have been watching closely. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs also recorded strong inflows on Friday, adding another positive signal to the broader picture.
But there’s still a reason to stay alert.
Part of this rally appears to be coming from forced buying rather than strong new spot demand. The Coinbase Premium remains slightly negative, suggesting U.S. buyers have not fully returned yet. Meanwhile, the $83K–$86K region could bring significant selling pressure, especially with many ETF holders approaching breakeven around $85.6K.
For me, the key area now is $82K–$83K.
If Bitcoin holds that zone during a pullback, the current breakout could develop into a more sustainable move. If BTC quickly loses it, this rally could turn out to be another short-squeeze-driven spike.
The breakout is impressive, but confirmation matters more than chasing the candle.
#Bitcoin #BTC #ShortSqueeze #Binance
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The biggest driver has been a powerful short squeeze. Around $648 million in short positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, including more than $260 million in just one hour. As shorts were forced to close, the buying pressure accelerated BTC’s move higher.
Bitcoin is now up more than 5% on the day and has reclaimed its 50-week EMA, a level many traders have been watching closely. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs also recorded strong inflows on Friday, adding another positive signal to the broader picture.
But there’s still a reason to stay alert.
Part of this rally appears to be coming from forced buying rather than strong new spot demand. The Coinbase Premium remains slightly negative, suggesting U.S. buyers have not fully returned yet. Meanwhile, the $83K–$86K region could bring significant selling pressure, especially with many ETF holders approaching breakeven around $85.6K.
For me, the key area now is $82K–$83K.
If Bitcoin holds that zone during a pullback, the current breakout could develop into a more sustainable move. If BTC quickly loses it, this rally could turn out to be another short-squeeze-driven spike.
The breakout is impressive, but confirmation matters more than chasing the candle.
#Bitcoin #BTC #ShortSqueeze #Binance
$BTC
