Bitcoin Rockets Above $78K After News From the Middle East, Liquidations Approach $500 Million
Bitcoin topped $78,000 after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was extended, easing Middle East tensions; roughly $460 million in leveraged positions were liquidated in 24 hours, about 70% of them shorts, with Bitcoin trades accounting for $212 million.
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