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By Maheen Hernandez
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Bitcoin traders got slammed hard Sunday. Short positions worth $500 million vanished as the cryptocurrency rocketed past $45,000, catching bearish bets completely off-guard and…
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The liquidation cascade started fast and didn't stop. Felix Yang from CryptoEdge watched it unfold in real time, describing the carnage as traders scrambled to cover their…
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The immediate aftermath split the crypto community down the middle. Some traders see this liquidation event as the catalyst for Bitcoin's next major upward move, while others…
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Reports surfaced Tuesday showing hedge funds and family offices ramping up their Bitcoin purchases.
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Yet skepticism runs deep. Critics argue this surge looks more like market mechanics than genuine fundamental strength. Related coverage: Bitcoin Hits K Before Sharp Pullback.
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Veteran trader Alex Becker isn't buying the hype. "We've seen these spikes before, and they don't always lead to sustained growth," he said.
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Regulatory shadows loom large over any potential rally. Governments worldwide keep tightening their focus on cryptocurrency oversight, and upcoming policy decisions could easily…
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Ethereum jumped to $3,200 following Bitcoin's lead, though it's unclear whether the second-largest crypto can maintain pace with its bigger sibling.
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Grayscale Investments made headlines Wednesday by boosting their Bitcoin holdings by 5%. CEO Michael Sonnenshein doubled down on their long-term crypto commitment during a press…
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The market waits for Bitcoin's next move above the $45,000 resistance level. Holding this price could signal genuine investor confidence, but crypto markets remain notoriously…
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The liquidation event exposed deeper structural issues within crypto derivatives markets. Perpetual swap contracts, which allow traders to bet on Bitcoin's direction without…
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Market makers and algorithmic trading firms played a crucial role in accelerating the price surge.
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