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Bitcoin Surges Toward $70,000 After $2.7B Short Liquidation Squeeze

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  • Bitcoin jumped nearly 8% toward $70,000, triggering approximately $2.7 billion in short liquidations across crypto markets.
  • More than 170,000 traders were liquidated as short bets collapsed.
  • Broader crypto assets also rallied strongly, with Ethereum up 17.5% and Solana gaining over 10%.
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