$820M in Crypto Liquidations Hit as Bitcoin Surges to $78K
April 17, 2026 · 10:32 PM
This Friday, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $78,000, reaching a new 10-week high. This bullish movement was driven by an easing of geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, generating immediate optimism across financial markets. According to recent data, this sudden surge triggered a massive liquidation of short positions (bets on a ... Read more
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