Bitcoin Soars to $94K as $635.9M in Crypto Shorts Liquidated Amid Bullish Surge

April 23, 2025
Bitcoin Soars to $94K as $635.9M in Crypto Shorts Liquidated Amid Bullish Surge
  • The forced liquidations have triggered a short squeeze, fostering bullish sentiment and renewed interest from whale investors.

  • Despite the bullish sentiment, some analysts, including Vincent Liu from Kronos Research, caution against expecting Bitcoin to reach $100,000 soon due to macroeconomic uncertainties.

  • Liquidations were heavily concentrated on exchanges like Binance and Bybit, with most short positions either closed or liquidated by April 23.

  • Bitcoin (BTC) recently surged past $93,000, leading to the liquidation of over $300 million in short positions within just 24 hours.

  • This wave of liquidations has shifted market sentiment positively, suggesting the potential onset of a new bull phase, despite the RSI nearing overbought territory.

  • A liquidation heat map reveals minimal resistance up to the psychological barrier of $100,000, indicating a possible continuation of the rally.

  • On April 22, total BTC short liquidations exceeded $517 million, highlighting significant market volatility.

  • The broader crypto market saw forced liquidations surpassing $601 million in the same timeframe, predominantly impacting short traders.

  • BTC exchange reserves are at an all-time low of 2.5 million coins, reflecting a tight supply amidst fluctuating demand.

  • Bitcoin's recent breakout has ended a multi-week declining trend, positioning it for potential new all-time highs and positively influencing the altcoin market.

  • ETF inflows into BTC reached $912.7 million recently, marking the highest success since Donald Trump's presidency and reflecting renewed market enthusiasm.

  • The recent liquidation event, totaling $618 million, suggests a significant shift that may signal the end of the prolonged bear market in 2025.

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