Ethereum, XRP, Solana Up Over 40% in 2 Weeks but 1 Altcoin Misses the Crypto Party
Bitcoin rally driven by spot demand and spreading to altcoins. Bitfinex sees $80,000 as key resistance. Nineteen altcoins gain over 12%.
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'I Will Ride It Down or to Death': BTC Trader Loses $4.3 Million on $70 Million Short
Bitcoin’s record short squeeze wipes out $2.74B in bearish bets as one trader faces a $4.3M loss on a $70M position.
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