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Bitcoin, ether and solana climb as another $1 billion shorts get wiped out

Source: coinDesk August 20, 2026 · 21:56
Bitcoin, ether and solana climb as another $1 billion shorts get wiped out
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The two-day short liquidation total has surpassed $4 billion, with Thursday's figure setting a record dating back to 2021.
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