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Lookonchain reported a trader was liquidated for 288 BTC during Bitcoin's price increase. The whale still maintains a 512 BTC short position, with an updated liquidation price set at $64,665.18.
Bitcoin surged above $70,000, liquidating $186M shorts amid growing spot volume, strong ETF inflows, and improving momentum driven by geopolitical tensions and institutional demand.
BTC/USD shows strong short liquidation clusters near $71,800, indicating potential short-term upside to $75,000, but sustained rally depends on new buyer demand beyond that level.
Bitcoin has dropped 14.5% recently, triggering extreme fear, but rising futures open interest and short liquidation risks suggest a likely relief rally and price recovery toward $92,000-$100,000.
Bitcoin trades near $115,500 as sell-side risk ratio drops below 0.1%, indicating accumulation. Analysts flag $117K where $3B of shorts could liquidate, potentially fueling a stronger rally into 2025.