Bitcoin hits $85,000 as short squeeze forces out $648 million of bearish bets
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"Bitcoin hits $85,000 as short squeeze forces out $648 million of bearish bets" is generating significant coverage in the Business category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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