$150 Million in Crypto Shorts Liquidated in 60 Minutes as Bitcoin Clears $80,000

Over $150 million in crypto short positions were wiped out in a single hour on May 4, 2026, as bitcoin’s breach of $80,000 triggered one of the sharpest short squeezes seen in recent months. Key Takeaways: $150 million in crypto shorts were liquidated in 60 minutes as bitcoin crossed $80,039. Binance futures showed a 62.8% […]