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$BTC broke $85K, forcing $648M in short liquidations, yet open interest rose 7.59% during the squeeze Traders are replacing shorts, not backing off. Real test: does spot demand show up once leverage clears?
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AI visual note: The image shows a Bitcoin/U.S. Dollar (BTC/USD) candlestick chart on TradingView, with prices climbing from ~$75,000 on day 16 to a recent peak near $85,248 (high) and current price of $84,495, up 3.43% (+$2,800) on day 21—visually capturing the breakout above $85K referenced in the post, which triggered massive short liquidations while open interest continued rising.