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Bitcoin Surges Past $69,000 on Treasury Bond Move, Largest Short Squeeze Eyed

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Bitcoin experienced a significant rally, surpassing $69,000 for the first time since early June, driven by the U.S. Treasury's announcement to increase purchases of long-term government bonds. This move was interpreted as a form of quantitative easing, weakening the dollar and boosting assets like Bitcoin. The rally also saw a substantial short squeeze, with an estimated $1.5 billion in positions being covered by buying Bitcoin, potentially marking the largest short squeeze in its history. Analysts suggest this could indicate the end of Bitcoin's bear market, with some predicting a potential bottom around $58,000. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naón ·

    Bitcoin posts surprise rally as currency nears $70,000 for the first time since June

    The U.S. Treasury’s bond-buyback announcement helped send Bitcoin up nearly 6% with one analyst saying a broader recovery may be afoot.

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