- Bitcoin surged to an intraday high of $85,294, triggering the liquidation of $43.8 million in short positions within four hours, as the global crypto market cap rose to $2.76 trillion.
- Despite the rally, rising exchange reserves and muted institutional interest suggest potential selling pressure ahead.
Bitcoin made a remarkable rebound on Friday, surging to an intraday peak of $85,294 per coin. The sudden price jump came after a recent dip to $79,947, sending shockwaves across the crypto market and leading to massive short liquidations.
A Rapid Recovery
Bitcoin’s latest rally saw a 4.55% increase against the U.S. dollar, marking an impressive comeback. The global crypto market cap surged to $2.76 trillion, up 3.98% over the past day. Other digital assets followed suit, with Ethereum (ETH) gaining 2.26% and XRP rising 2.79%, while Solana (SOL) saw a 6% drop.
Short Sellers Take a Hit
As Bitcoin’s price rebounded, traders betting against the cryptocurrency faced massive liquidations. In just four hours, Coinglass data showed that $43.8 million in Bitcoin short positions were wiped out. Across the broader crypto market, liquidations totaled $213.64 million, with $122.11 million coming from short positions. This sharp price movement led to nearly 80,000 traders seeing their derivative positions vanish.
What’s Fueling Bitcoin’s Rally?
Bitcoin’s latest price action coincided with a rebound in the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500, which had recently fallen 10% from its record high, also saw a strong recovery. Meanwhile, Cryptoquant data indicated that exchange reserves were rising, signaling potential selling pressure in the near future. Additionally, the Coinbase Premium Index remained negative, suggesting that institutional investors were not yet driving the rally.
Global Crypto Trading Trends
Despite Bitcoin’s price surge, overall trading activity remained somewhat subdued. Over the last 24 hours, global crypto trading volume was recorded at $83.95 billion, reflecting a 6.24% decline from the previous day. However, Bitcoin’s price remained strong, with the global average at $84,632 and South Korean markets trading even higher at $85,907 per coin.
While Bitcoin’s latest recovery is impressive, market analysts remain cautious. Rising exchange reserves hint at possible selling pressure, and with institutional interest not yet fully engaged, the rally’s sustainability remains uncertain. However, if Bitcoin continues to break resistance levels, it could pave the way for further price gains in the coming weeks.
For now, the bulls are in control, and traders will be closely watching Bitcoin’s next move.
