Surge In Bitcoin Open Interest Suggests A Short Squeeze Was Behind Late May R...

Surge In Bitcoin Open Interest Suggests A Short Squeeze Was Behind Late May R...

The opening of the trading week had seen bitcoin surge again and had touched as high as $32,000, albeit briefly. This recovery had taken the market by surprise given that indicators were pointing toward more bearish trends. Nevertheless, the recovery was a welcome sight as it put bitcoin on a track to end its red […]


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