{"id":31778,"date":"2026-08-22T10:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T09:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/2026\/08\/22\/bitcoin-short-squeeze-80000-3-billion-liquidated\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T10:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T09:44:13","slug":"bitcoin-short-squeeze-80000-3-billion-liquidated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/bitcoin-short-squeeze-80000-3-billion-liquidated\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Nears $80,000 as $3 Billion in Short Positions Get Liquidated Overnight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bitcoin<\/strong> has triggered one of the most violent short squeezes<\/strong> of this cycle, catapulting its price to the doorstep of $80,000<\/strong> within a single overnight session. Nearly $3 billion<\/strong> in short positions were wiped out in a matter of hours. This brutal move comes against an unprecedented political backdrop, just days after President Trump<\/strong> hosted leading crypto industry executives at the White House in Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Massive Short Squeeze Propels BTC Toward $80,000<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bitcoin<\/strong> peaked near $80,000<\/strong> before consolidating around $77,382<\/strong>, posting a gain of nearly 20% on the week<\/strong>. This rally was not simply the result of renewed risk appetite \u2014 it was a mechanical squeeze<\/strong>, triggered by an excessive buildup of short positions across derivatives markets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to data from CoinGlass<\/strong>, approximately $3 billion<\/strong> in leveraged positions were liquidated during this upward surge. Traders who had bet on a continuation of the downtrend were forced to buy back their positions in a rush, mechanically fueling the rally. This type of liquidation cascade<\/strong> amplifies price moves well beyond what fundamentals would justify in the short term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the technical side, the break above the $75,000<\/strong> zone \u2014 a key resistance level for several weeks \u2014 acted as the trigger. The buying volume recorded across major derivatives platforms<\/strong><\/a> confirms that this move was not driven by organic spot buyers, but rather by the mechanics of chain liquidations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Political Catalyst: Trump and Crypto Executives at the White House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The timing of this rally is no coincidence. Just days before the squeeze, President Donald Trump<\/strong> invited major crypto industry leaders to the White House<\/strong>, according to CoinDesk<\/strong>. The market interpreted this meeting as a strong signal of an upcoming regulatory easing<\/strong> in the United States<\/strong>, the world’s largest market for digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of political event generates what traders call a sentiment shift<\/em> \u2014 a sudden reversal in risk perception. Institutional investors<\/strong>, who had been closely monitoring the evolution of the U.S. regulatory framework, may have read this meeting as an implicit green light to redeploy capital into BTC<\/strong><\/a>. The result: a sudden wave of buying pressure on a market already heavily loaded with short positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Comes Next for Bitcoin After This Squeeze?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After such a vertical move, the central question is one of sustainability<\/strong>. Squeezes of this magnitude are often followed by a consolidation phase, or even a partial retracement, once the fuel from liquidations is exhausted. Key levels to watch sit around $75,000<\/strong> as immediate support, and $80,000<\/strong> as the major psychological resistance to reclaim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The perpetual contract funding rate<\/strong> will be a critical indicator in the coming hours: a return to elevated positive territory would signal an excess of long positions, potentially vulnerable to a reversal<\/a>. Conversely, a neutral or slightly positive funding rate would point to a healthier market, capable of absorbing new buyers without the immediate risk of a long flush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cycle confirms an underlying trend: Bitcoin<\/strong> remains the go-to asset during risk-on<\/strong> phases, capable of generating explosive moves within hours the moment technical and macro conditions align.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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