$3.8 Billion in Crypto Shorts Liquidated in Two Days as Bitcoin Breaks Higher
Crypto short liquidations reached $2.738 billion from August 19 to August 20 as Bitcoin rose above $72,000, testing whether it can hold $70,000.
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