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Crypto short liquidations top $3B as Bitcoin nears $72K

Crypto short liquidations rose past $3.1 billion during a second day of Bitcoin gains toward $72,000.

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Cointelegraph reports that crypto short liquidations have surpassed the $3 billion mark as Bitcoin moved closer to $72,000.

According to the outlet, the total liquidations passed $3.1 billion during a second straight day of upside for Bitcoin.

The move highlights how leveraged short positions in digital-asset markets can unwind quickly when prices rise, contributing to additional volatility around key price levels.

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CointelegraphCrypto short liquidations pass $3B mark as Bitcoin price nears $72K

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