Bitcoin Breaks $80K, $260M Shorts Liquidated
Bitcoin surged past $80K for the first time since May, liquidating $260M in shorts. Next targets $83.5K–$88K. Driven by ETF inflows, White House summit, and Treasury announcement. Altcoins following with ETH near $2.5K, SOL above $100. Short-term holder profit-taking risk remains. Fear & Greed at 81, $424M liquidations.
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Updated Aug 28, 2026