Bitcoin shorts create $1.4B liquidation risk: Is a price squeeze to $80K next?

Bitcoin failed to overcome $79,000, but a potential bear trap formed as $1.4 billion in short positions face liquidation at $80,000. Will spot market demand be the trigger?...
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